Description
Cheesy Black Beans and Rice is a mouthwatering comfort dish that combines creamy cheese, hearty black beans, and fluffy rice for a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white rice
- 1/2 cup tomatillo salsa
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 3/4 cup Colby Jack or Pepper Jack cheese
Instructions
- In a rice cooker or saucepan, combine the white rice, tomatillo salsa, water, and a pinch of salt. Cook according to package directions until fluffy.
- Preheat your oven to 500°F or set to broil.
- Transfer the cooked rice to a casserole dish. Evenly layer the rinsed black beans over the rice and sprinkle with cheese.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5-10 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg