Southwest Veggie And Rice Casserole Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN VEGETABLES & RICE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-7 minutes or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

SOUTHWEST VEGETARIAN BAKE

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.

SOUTHWEST VEGGIE AND RICE CASSEROLE

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.

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

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.

SOUTHWEST GROUND TURKEY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and diced onions and cook, breaking apart with a spatula, until no longer pink.
• Stir in garlic and seasonings and cook for a minute. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, black beans, corn and green chiles. Add rice and stir to combine.
• Stir in a packed cup of pepper jack cheese. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese evenly on top of the casserole.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh diced tomatoes, sliced green onions and minced parsley. Serve immediately.

SOUTHWEST VEGGIE AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preparation 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. From Budget Bytes: Over 100 Easy, Delicious Recipes to Slash Your Grocery Bill in Half by Beth Moncel. Reprinted by arrangement with Avery, a member of Penguin Group (USA) LLC, A Penguin Random House Company. Copyright © 2014 by Beth Moncel.