Mexican Style Vegan Bean And Rice Casserole Food

VEGAN MEXICAN RICE CASSEROLE - OVEN BAKE OR INSTANT POT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• In a large cast-iron enamel coated skillet over medium, heat the oil. (If you don't have an oven safe skillet, do this in a frying pan and then combine everything later in a heavy ceramic or glass 9" x 13" casserole dish.) Brown the vegan ground "beef" or tofu for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the ground or tofu, stir well to coat. De-glaze with 2 cups boiling water or soup stock, scraping the bottom to lift any stuck bits. (This is when you add everything to the casserole dish if you don't have an oven-safe heavy skillet).
• Stir in the black beans, corn, rice and salsa. Turn off the heat. Cover with tight fitting lid or aluminum foil. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the rice is cooked.
• Optional: stir in the cilantro and/or vegan cheese. If adding the vegan cheese to the top instead, cover for 5 minutes so it melts. Serve with avocado slices, guacamole, more salsa or other toppings as desired.
• Set the Instant-Pot to Sauté. Heat the oil and then sauté the vegan ground "beef"/crumbled tofu for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. You're looking for some extra texture. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the ground or tofu, stir well to coat.
• Deglaze with 1 1/2 cups boiling water or soup stock, scraping the bottom to lift any stuck bits (or they will burn during pressure cooking). Layer in black beans, corn, rice and salsa. DO NOT STIR.
• Put on the lid, ensuring the steam valve is closed. Set to Pressure Cook on high for 3 minutes. When the time is up, allow the pressure to come down naturally for 10 minutes. At the end of 10 minutes, release the steam valve.
• Optional: stir in the cilantro and/or vegan cheese. If adding the vegan cheese to the top instead, cover for 5 minutes so it melts. Serve with avocado slices, guacamole, more salsa or other toppings as desired.

HEALTHY VEGETARIAN MEXICAN CASSEROLE WITH RICE & BEANS

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet with oil. Add onions, peppers and diced jalapeño. Sauté for about 4 minutes mins or until they start to brown sightly. Add the corn and saute for couple more minutes. Add the black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, lime juice and then the spices. Stir to combine. Remove from heat. Taste and adjust salt.
• Add the cooked brown rice and mix well. Then add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and mix it.
• Preheat oven to 400º F. Grease the baking dish.
• Transfer the rice and veggies mixture in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and Mexican blend cheese on the top.
• Bake in the center of the oven for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling.
• (optional) Leave a few minutes under broil if desired until lightly golden.
• Garnish with cilantro and sliced jalapeños. Cut into squares and serve!

MEXICAN RICE AND BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the oil with water over medium heat.
• Add in the sliced mushrooms, green bell peppers, onion and garlic; simmer stirring often until onion is tender (about 10 minutes).
• Add in the tomatoes (with juice, and break up slightly with a fork), beans, rice, chili powder, cumin and cayenne; mix to combine.
• Simmer covered for about 25 minutes, or until rice is tender, and the liquid is absorbed.
• Transfer to a large greased baking dish.
• Sprinkle with mozza cheese over top.
• Bake in oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted (also, can microwave at HIGH power for 2 minutes).

VEGAN MEXICAN RICE CASSEROLE (WITH BLACK BEANS, WHITE KIDNEY BEANS, AND CORN)

Steps:

• Heat the oil or veggie stock in a skillet and cook the onion for 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic, stir and cook for 2 minutes.
• Chuck in the peppers and carrot, cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the mushrooms and sweetcorn, and the chilli if using, cook for 4 minutes.Stir frequently.
• Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and mix well.
• Mix through the rice, black beans and white kidney beans.
• Add the passata and vegan stock. Stir through.
• Preheat oven 190 Fan/ 210 Celsius/ Fahrenheit 410 / Gas 6.
• Bring to the boil, lower heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.Check to see if the rice is cooked, if not place a lid on your pan, turn off the heat and leave the dish to sit for 10 minutes.
• Transfer the cooked rice to a casserole dish, or if your pan is oven-safe just leave the casserole in the pan.
• Scatter the tortilla chips over the top, sprinkle half of the chopped coriander/cilantro, and finish with the vegan cheese.
• Bake for around 5-10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and tortillas have browned a little.
• Toss over the rest of the coriander.Serve with the guacamole and salsa if liked.

MEXICAN LAYERED CASSEROLE VEGAN(3.5 POINTS)

Steps:

• Place the water in a large pan with the onion, green pepper, and garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, corn, rice, tomato sauce, chilies, chili powder, and cumin. Stir to mix, then cook over low heat until warmed through, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350º. Pour about 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish and spread evenly over the bottom. Pour the rest of the enchilada sauce into a bowl. Dip 4 of the tortillas, one at a time, into the enchilada sauce, then layer them in the bottom of the casserole dish.
• Spread half of the bean mixture over the tortillas. Repeat with the next 4 tortillas and the remaining mixture. Finish with the last 4 tortillas. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and spread evenly. Sprinkle with the chopped green onion.
• Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa to spoon over the top, if desired.
• Serving Size : 8.