Taco Cassarole

Taco Cassarole

Healthy Girl Kitchen
New "Taco Tuesday" Favorite: Rice based. Gluten-free entree or side dish.
Course Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican

Equipment

  • 1 9 x 12 Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 15 oz. jar of salsa
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup fresh or thawed corn
  • 1 red bell pepper cored and diced
  • Optional Toppings sour cream, cilantro, sliced green onions, avocado

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a cassarold dish, add the taco seasoning, water, and salsa and whisk.
  • Add the rice, beans, corn and pepper. Mix together until combined.
  • Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked.
  • Top with any of your favorite toppings.

Notes

If you are using brown rice, add an additional 1/2 cup of water.
If you don’t have taco mix, use 1/2 tsp each: cumin, paprika, chili powder, onion and garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.
Use favorite salsa: mild, medium, or hot!
 
Keyword cassarole, Mexican, Taco Tuesday

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