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Southwestern Black Bean Casserole

Southwestern Black Bean Casserole
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This Southwestern Black Bean Casserole is a hearty, flavorful dish that combines black beans, brown rice, and a variety of vegetables in a zesty salsa-based sauce. It’s a one-pan meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping for the week ahead.

 

Ingredients

– 1 3/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

– 1 cup chunky salsa

– 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

– 1 red bell pepper, diced

– 1 green bell pepper, diced

– 1/2 yellow onion, diced

– 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed

– 1 cup uncooked brown rice

– 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped

– Optional toppings:

– Avocado slices

– Fresh tomatoes, chopped

– Chipotle mayo

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine the vegetable broth, salsa, and nutritional yeast. Bring to a boil.

3. In a 9×13-inch casserole dish, layer the diced red and green bell peppers and yellow onion. Sprinkle the drained black beans over the vegetables, followed by the uncooked brown rice.

4. Carefully pour the boiling broth-salsa mixture over the layered ingredients in the casserole dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes. After baking, remove the foil and let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving.

6. Garnish with chopped cilantro and optional toppings like avocado slices, chopped tomatoes, or a drizzle of chipotle mayo. Serve warm.

 

Notes

– For a gluten-free version, ensure that the vegetable broth and salsa are certified gluten-free.

– Feel free to customize the vegetables by adding ingredients like corn, zucchini, or spinach.

– To make this dish spicier, consider adding diced jalapeño peppers to the vegetable layer or topping.

– Leftovers can be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to one week or frozen for up to one month.

 

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