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Mexican Rice and Bean Bake

A hearty baked Mexican rice dish with black beans, tomatoes and melted cheese.

Mexican Vegetarian Gluten Free
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Description

A hearty baked Mexican rice dish with black beans, tomatoes and melted cheese.

Prep 15 min Cook 35 min Serves 4
Preparation

Ingredients

  • 250 g Rice
  • 1 can Black beans
  • 150 g Sweetcorn
  • 1 can Chopped tomatoes
  • 150 g Cheddar cheese
  • 1 Red pepper
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
Cooking

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. 2
    Cook the rice according to packet instructions until just tender.
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, finely chop the red pepper and cook gently in a frying pan until softened.
  4. 4
    Add cumin and paprika and cook briefly to release the spices.
  5. 5
    Stir in chopped tomatoes, black beans and sweetcorn and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Mix the cooked rice into the sauce until evenly combined.
  7. 7
    Transfer everything to a baking dish and top with grated cheddar cheese.
  8. 8
    Bake for 20 minutes until bubbling and golden on top.
  9. 9
    Serve with sour cream, jalapeños or sliced avocado.