Description

This Vegetarian Fajita Rice Casserole is packed with veggies and protein and super easy to make! Colorful bell peppers are mixed with rice, black beans, seasonings, enchilada sauce and cheese. Everything gets baked together in the oven, for a simple meal that’s packed with tons of flavor. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy with tortilla chips!

Ingredients

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2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups small diced bell peppers, whatever colors you prefer
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cups pre-cooked rice, white or brown
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
3 cups shredded colby jack cheese, or cheese of choice (divided)
Optional toppings: avocado, hot sauce, cilantro, red/green onion, sour cream, salsa, jalapeno

Fajita Seasoning:

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoons salt

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Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare you rice, if needed. Make the homemade fajita seasoning by adding all spices to a small bowl and mixing together. Set seasoning aside.
Heat a large pan over medium heat and add 2 teaspoons olive oil, along with the diced bell peppers and onion. Add in 2 teaspoons of the fajita seasoning and give everything a good stir. Let peppers and onions cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
To a large mixing bowl, add in your cooked rice, cooked onions and peppers, black beans, enchilada sauce, 2 cups shredded cheese and the remaining fajita seasoning. Mix everything together well and transfer mixture into a medium-large baking dish and top with remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
Place casserole in the oven and bake until heated through and cheese is bubbly, about 20-25 minutes. Remove casserole from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before digging into. Add your favorite garnishes toppings and enjoy with tortilla chips, if desired.

Notes

If using store-bought fajita seasoning, you will need about 7 teaspoons.

You can use less cheese for this recipe if you’re trying to cut down on the fat.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Category: Dinner, Vegetarian
Method: Stovetop, Oven
Cuisine: Mexican Inspired