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The Flexitarian » Recipe » One-Pot Mexican Rice Casserole [vegetarian] [gluten free]

One-Pot Mexican Rice Casserole [vegetarian] [gluten free]

4.58 from 14 votes

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This vegetarian One-Pot Mexican Rice Casserole makes a great healthy family meal.

One-Pot Mexican Rice Casserole

This vegetarian One-Pot Mexican Rice Casserole makes a great healthy family meal. Minimum fuss, minimum washing up . . All that is required is a large ovenproof frying pan or shallow casserole.

You can serve this dish on its own or with some crunchy tortillas which are always very popular with my kids!

The cheese adds a nice touch but can be skipped if you prefer dairy-free. Alternatively, you can also use grated vegan cheese.

This recipe is pretty much fool-proof just make sure you check the cooking time of the rice you use.  I use brown rice for it which cooks in around 25 mins.

I hope you enjoy this one-pot Mexican rice casserole recipe as much as I do. If you do make it, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

If you like Mexican food, make sure to try my quick and easy air fryer nachos.

One-Pot Mexican Rice Casserole [vegetarian] by The Flexitarian

One-Pot Mexican Rice Casserole [vegetarian] [gluten free]

This vegetarian One-Pot Mexican Rice Casserole makes a great healthy family meal.
4.58 from 14 votes
DieTARY CHOICEEgg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Family Meals, One-pot Meals, Rice & Grains
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 628 kcal

Equipment

large oven proof frying pan or shallow casserole
grill

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large red pepper
  • 150 g brown rice – should be able to cook in around 25mins
  • 400 g can chopped tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 500 ml vegetable stock
  • 100 ml water
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dry oregano
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • 200 g can corn
  • 400 g can red kidney beans
  • 40 g grated mature cheddar cheese
  • 40 g grated mature cheddar cheese for topping
  • 1 large handful freshly chopped coriander + some more to serve
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Instructions
 

  • Heat 3 Tbsp of olive oil in a large oven proof frying pan or shallow casserole.
    3 Tbsp olive oil
  • Add finely chopped onion and crushed garlic. Fry gently until soft.
    1 medium onion, 3 garlic cloves
  • Cut red pepper in 1cm dice [0.9 inch].
    1 large red pepper
  • Add rice to onion mixture. Stir to coat all over.
    150 g brown rice – should be able to cook in around 25mins
  • Add diced pepper, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, vegetable stock, water, spices and oregano.
    400 g can chopped tomatoes, 2 Tbsp tomato paste, 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, 500 ml vegetable stock, 100 ml water, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 to 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp dry oregano, pinch of cinnamon
  • Stir well. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook covered with a lid for 10 mins. Remove lid and continue to cook for another 20 mins or so until the liquid has thickened and the rice is cooked.
  • Rinse and drain corn and red kidney beans.
    200 g can corn, 400 g can red kidney beans
  • Add to pan with 1/2 of the grated cheese and a large handful freshly chopped coriander. Stir together.
    40 g grated mature cheddar cheese
  • Put the grill on. Sprinkle the other half of the cheese ove the rice dish. Grill until cheese has melted.
    40 g grated mature cheddar cheese
  • Serve straight away with a sprinkle of chopped coriander on top.
    1 large handful freshly chopped coriander + some more to serve

Nutrition

Serving: 300gCalories: 628kcalCarbohydrates: 102gProtein: 15gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 1221mgPotassium: 788mgFiber: 9gSugar: 50gVitamin A: 1765IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 234mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Mexican, rice

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