Best Zesty Rice N Bean Casserole Recipes

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THE BEST BAKED RICE AND BEANS



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Due to certain worldwide events, I've been getting lots of requests for easy, hearty recipes that can be made using basic dry and canned goods. This incredibly delicious Spanish-style baked rice and beans is all that and more. You'll also see a fantastic, foolproof way of making perfect rice, every time. Garnish with Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro, if you like.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups basmati rice
2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ cup olive oil
1 (16 ounce) jar tomato salsa
2 cups chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour white rice into a casserole dish and season with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, and oregano. Pour in olive oil and stir until rice is thoroughly coated with oil. Add salsa, chicken broth, and kidney beans; stir until evenly combined. Cover very tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Remove foil, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, and fluff with a fork. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.2 calories, Carbohydrate 76.1 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1344.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

EASY BEAN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Serve this easy rice and bean casserole topped with avocado and sour cream or use as a burrito filler. Inspired by Green Valley Kitchen's Rice and Black Bean Casserole.

Provided by Jax

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Rice

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups water
2 cups uncooked brown rice
2 cubes vegetable bouillon
½ medium lime, juiced
1 tablespoon oil, or to taste
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon dried, minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
3 medium carrots, grated
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Combine water, rice, and bouillon cubes in a wide, shallow pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring a few times early on to dissolve bouillon cubes. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Add lime juice and fluff rice with a fork.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a wide, shallow, oven-safe pan (like a paella pan) over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add cumin and chili powder; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice, pinto beans, salsa, and carrots; mix well. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese until well mixed.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Top with remaining Cheddar and bake until bubbly, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 496.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

RICE AND BEANS CASSEROLE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 cup dried borlotti or cannellini beans
1 tablespoon EVOO, plus some to drizzle
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 onion, chopped
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
2 3/4 cups chicken stock/poaching liquid from Poached Chicken, recipe follows
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped, plus more to garnish
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing
1 pound hot or sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more to pass
Finely chopped red onion, for garnish
1 whole chicken, 4 to 5 pounds
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large fresh bay leaf
1 carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 lemon, sliced
1 onion, peeled and quartered
Herb bundle of parsley, rosemary and thyme
Herb bundle of parsley, rosemary and thyme
Salt

Steps:

  • Soak the beans 4 hours or overnight.
  • Rinse the beans after soaking. Place the rinsed beans in a pot with 1 tablespoon of the EVOO, the celery, garlic onions and some salt and pepper. Add enough water to cover, about 1 quart, and bring to a low boil. Cook until tender, adding a bit more water if necessary, about 30 minutes. Puree half of the mixture, reserve.
  • Meanwhile heat the stock to a boil, then add the rice and stir. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 16 minutes, then stir in the herbs and butter. Cook 1 minute more and remove from the heat, fluff the rice with a fork.
  • Brown and crumble the sausage in a skillet with a drizzle of EVOO over medium-high heat.
  • Grease a large casserole dish. Combine the rice with half of the cheese, the pureed beans, whole beans, vegetables and sausage. Top with remaining cheese. Cool and cover, then store in the fridge until ready to eat.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. Bring the casserole to room temperature.
  • Bake until heated through, top with an extra drizzle of oil, the reserved parsley and raw onions before serving. Pass the cheese at the table.
  • Place the chicken in a large stockpot. Add the peppercorns, celery, garlic, bay leaf, carrot, lemon, onions and the herb bundle tied with string. Sprinkle with salt. Cover the chicken with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, a rolling simmer. Simmer 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Then cool chicken in its stock. Strain the stock, discarding the vegetables. Remove the chicken in large pieces from skin and bones. Reserve the meat for another use.

CHEESY BEANS AND RICE



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After my dad had heart-trouble years ago, my mom adapted an old recipe to come up with this colorful all-in-one dish. It has been a favorite for a long time. Even our kids like it, and they can be quite picky! -Linda Rindels of Littleton, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; add the beans. In a nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil for 4-5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat., In a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer a third of the rice mixture, cheese and tomato mixture. Repeat layers. Layer with remaining rice mixture and tomato mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY RICE, BEAN AND LENTIL CASSEROLE



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Fibre packed, vegetarian nutritionally complete meal. I used a mix of yellow and green split peas, instead of green lentils, the kidney beans can be substituted with any other type beans also. Can be reheated in microwave, next day for lunch at work. from the local newspaper through The Canadian Press.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 58m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 -3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
3 3/4 cups vegetable stock
3/4 cup brown rice
1/2 cup green lentil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup canned corn kernels or 1 cup frozen corn kernels, drained
1 cup mild salsa or 1 cup hot salsa

Steps:

  • In a non stick saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat.
  • Add garlic, onions and green pepper, cook for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in stock, brown rice, lentils, basil and chili powder, bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and cook, covered and stirring occasionally, for 30 to 40 minutes or until rice and lentils are tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in beans, corn and salsa, cover and cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.

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