Best 8 Southwest Veggie And Rice Casserole Recipes

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Are you ready for a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian dish that's perfect for dinner? Look no further than the Southwest Veggie and Rice Casserole. This hearty and colorful casserole is packed with nutritious vegetables, tender rice, and a zesty blend of spices inspired by the vibrant flavors of the American Southwest.

Our recipe collection features three variations of this delicious casserole, each with its own unique twist. The Classic Southwest Veggie and Rice Casserole is a crowd-pleaser, featuring a medley of colorful vegetables, including bell peppers, zucchini, corn, and black beans, all simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce. For a creamy and cheesy twist, try the Southwest Veggie and Rice Casserole with Poblano Cream Sauce. This casserole incorporates a creamy poblano pepper sauce, adding a rich and slightly spicy flavor. And for those who love a kick of heat, the Southwest Veggie and Rice Casserole with Green Chile Sauce is a must-try. Featuring a zesty green chile sauce, this casserole delivers a satisfying warmth that will tantalize your taste buds.

All three recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your preference. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy flavor, these casseroles offer a versatile and delicious way to enjoy a wholesome and satisfying vegetarian meal. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the irresistible flavors of the Southwest Veggie and Rice Casserole.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUTHWEST VEGETARIAN BAKE



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This veggie-packed casserole hits the spot on chilly nights. It's a healthy canned vegetable recipe that's great for any time I have a taste for Mexican food with all the fixings. -Patricia Gale, Monticello, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup uncooked brown rice
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 35-40 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Place beans, corn, tomatoes, cheddar cheese and rice in a large bowl; stir in salsa, sour cream and pepper. Transfer to a shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with onion and olives. , Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. Sprinkle with Mexican cheese; bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic exchanges

SOUTHWEST VEGGIE AND RICE CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by kimvess

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium jalapeño, seeded and diced
1 medium bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chiles (see Chef's Tip, below)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups Taco Rice (see below)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat an 8-by-8-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the onions have softened. Add the jalapeño and bell peppers, zucchini, chili powder, and salt to the skillet and stir to combine. Raise the heat to medium and continue to sauté until the vegetables are soft and no liquid remains on the bottom of the skillet, about 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced tomatoes and chiles, and black beans. Add the sautéed vegetables, Taco Rice, and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl and stir until evenly mixed. Pour the rice and vegetable mixture into the prepared casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes. Sprinkle the green onions over the casserole and serve. Chef's Tip: If you are unable to find canned tomatoes with chiles, you can substitute one 15-ounce can of regular diced tomatoes plus one 4-ounce can mild green chiles. Taco Rice: 1/2 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 cups long-grain white rice preparation In a medium saucepan, whisk together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, tomato paste, and 3 cups of water. Add the rice and stir briefly to combine. Cover the pan, raise the heat to high, and bring to a full boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the rice stand, undisturbed, for 20 minutes more. Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve. chef's tip: For extra flavor, use chicken broth in place of water. Chicken broth already contains salt, so you will not need the teaspoon of salt listed in the ingredients.

SOUTHWESTERN VEGGIE-PACKED TATER TOT CASSEROLE RECIPE BY TASTY



Southwestern Veggie-Packed Tater Tot Casserole Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cauliflower, olive oil, garlic, medium yellow onion, frozen corn, shredded carrot, black beans, all-purpose flour, chili powder, kosher salt, whole milk, diced tomato, shredded mozzarella cheese, frozen tater tot, small tomato, medium red onion, jalapeño, fresh cilantro

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 head cauliflower
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ medium yellow onion, diced
1 cup frozen corn
1 ½ cups shredded carrot
15 oz black beans, 1 can, drained and rinsed
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups whole milk
1 cup diced tomato, 1 can with juices
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
28 oz frozen tater tot, 1 bag
1 small tomato, diced
½ medium red onion, diced
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Cut the head of cauliflower in half, remove the stem, and chop into small pieces. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the corn, carrots, black beans, and 2 cups (600 g) of cauliflower and cook, stirring often, for another 3 minutes, until the corn starts to brown around the edges.
  • Add the flour, chili powder, and salt and stir until the vegetables are evenly coated.
  • Add the milk and diced tomatoes and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the mozzarella cheese and stir until melted.
  • Turn off the heat and arrange the tater tots on top of the vegetable mixture.
  • Transfer to the oven and bake until browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes.
  • Garnish the casserole with tomato, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro, if using.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 829 calories, Carbohydrate 113 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 19 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 19 grams

CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Easy, kid-friendly, healthy, yummy chicken and rice casserole. Double the recipe to have one casserole to bake right away and one to freeze for later.

Provided by Rena

Categories     Chicken and Rice Casserole

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (7 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
¼ cup olive oil, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 ½ cups water
1 (10 ounce) bag yellow rice
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in a small baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, turning to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut into strips or cubes when cool enough to handle. Leave the oven on.
  • While the chicken bakes, bring water and 2 tablespoons olive oil to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Fluff lightly with fork.
  • While the rice cooks, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, bell pepper, carrots, and garlic until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place rice, vegetable mixture, chicken, 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, beans, and tomatoes in a large bowl and stir until well combined. Spoon into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 53.3 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 990.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

SOUTHWEST VEGETARIAN BAKE



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This is a good hearty winter meal. It can easily be made healthier by using low fat sour cream and cheese.

Provided by SweetySJD

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup brown rice, uncooked
1 1/2 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (11 ounce) can mexicorn, drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 cup salsa
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can black olives, sliced, drained
1 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes, until tender.
  • In a bowl, combine beans, corn, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, cheddar, pepper and rice. Transfer to a 2 1/2 quart baking dish coated with nonstick spray. Sprinkle onions and olives over top.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 30 minutes. Sprinkle Mexican cheese over top. Bake 5-10 minutes longer, until cheese is melted.
  • Let stand 10 minutes.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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All your favorite Southwest flavors in an easy-to-make chicken and rice casserole.

Provided by Debbie Wind Bailey

Categories     Chicken and Rice Casserole

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

nonstick cooking spray
1 (3 pound) cooked rotisserie chicken, meat removed from bones and chopped
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
1 (19 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 ¾ cups tomato sauce
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ cup chicken broth
1 ½ cups grated aged Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spray a 4-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray. Add chicken, uncooked rice, black beans, and corn and stir until combined. Set aside.
  • Mix tomato sauce, 2 cups chicken broth, sour cream, chili powder, salt, cumin, ancho chile pepper, and white pepper together in a large bowl. Pour into the casserole dish and mix well; contents should be fairly soupy. Cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven, uncover, and stir.
  • Add the remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth if the casserole is too dry or beginning to stick. Cover again and return to the oven until rice is soft, about 40 more minutes.
  • Remove foil, stir contents, and sprinkle with grated Cheddar cheese. Return to the oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 1352.3 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

BROWN RICE VEGETABLE CASSEROLE



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One taste of this crowd-pleasing casserole brings compliments and requests for my recipe. It's been in my file for as long as I can remember. The blend of tender vegetables and rice is perfect for holiday meals and dish-to-pass affairs.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
2 cups chopped onions, divided
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
4 cups fresh cauliflowerets
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 medium sweet red peppers, julienned
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup salted cashew halves
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a greased 3-qt. baking dish, combine the broth, rice, 1 cup onion, soy sauce, butter and thyme. Cover and bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until rice is tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, garlic and remaining onion in oil until crisp-tender; spoon over rice mixture. , Cover and bake for 10 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cashews and cheese if desired. Bake 5-7 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 703mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN RICE



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I created this colorful side dish after eating something similar at a restaurant. It complements any Tex-Mex meal wonderfully. Sometimes I add cubes of grilled chicken breast to the rice to make it a meal in itself. -Michelle Dennis, Clarks Hill, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups frozen corn (about 10 ounces), thawed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute pepper and onion 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir in rice, spices and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook, covered, until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Make sure to rinse the rice before cooking to remove any starch and help it cook evenly.
  • You can use any type of rice you like in this recipe, but long-grain rice is a good option because it cooks quickly and evenly.
  • If you don't have vegetable broth on hand, you can use water instead. Just add a little extra salt to the recipe to taste.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to this casserole, such as zucchini, corn, or bell peppers.
  • If you want a cheesier casserole, you can add a cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the top before baking.
  • Serve this casserole with a dollop of sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Conclusion:

This Southwest veggie and rice casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is packed with healthy vegetables, protein, and fiber, and it is sure to please the whole family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this casserole a try.

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