Oh She Glows Crowd Pleasing Tex Mex Casserole

This casserole is SO good, SO quick and really budget friendly! I have been whipping this up the last couple of weeks for a quick meal that can be ready at a moments notice (very key with two babies around). 

This one is definitely a crowd pleaser, I recommend giving it a try this week for quick, grab and go lunches!

P.S. Excuse the food photography – My excuse = twins.

Crowd Pleasing Tex Mex Casserole

2018-01-14 05:19:02

Serves 6

A delicious and nutritious spin on a traditional Mexican meal!

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297 calories

54 g

10 g

5 g

13 g

2 g

409 g

682 g

12 g

0 g

2 g

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

409g

Servings

6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297

Calories from Fat 42

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g

7%

Saturated Fat 2g

11%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 10mg

3%

Sodium 682mg

28%

Total Carbohydrates 54g

18%

Dietary Fiber 10g

39%

Sugars 12g

Protein 13g

Vitamin A

120%

Vitamin C

215%

Calcium

17%

Iron

21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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FOR THE TEX-MEX SPICE BLEND

1. 1 tbsp chili powder
2. 1½ tsp ground cumin
3. 1 tsp smoked sweet paprika or ½ tsp regular paprika
4. ½ tsp cayenne pepper, plus more as needed
5. 1¼ tsp fine-grain sea salt

FOR THE CASSEROLE

1. 1½ tsp avocado oil
2. 1 red onion, diced
3. 3 cloves garlic, minced
4. 1 orange bell pepper, diced
5. 1 red bell pepper, diced
6. 1 jalapeño, seeded, if desired, and diced (I always omit this)
7. fine-grain sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
8. ½ cup fresh or frozen corn
9. 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their juices
10. 1 cup tomato sauce
11. 2-3 cups chopped kale leaves or baby spinach (I purchase the frozen leafy greens to add in)
12. 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
13. 3 cups cooked wild rice blend or brown rice
14. ½ cup cheddar cheese
15. 1-2 handful corn tortilla chips, crushed

Instructions

1. Make the Tex-Mex Spice Blend: In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and coriander (if using). Set aside.
2. Make the Casserole: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Oil a large (4 to 5 quart or liter) casserole dish.
3. In a large wok, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, bell peppers, and jalapeño (if using) and sauté for 7 to 8 minutes, until softened. Season with salt and black pepper, if desired.
4. Stir in the Tex-Mex Spice Blend, corn, diced tomatoes and their juices, tomato sauce, kale, beans, rice and ¼ cup of the shredded cheese. Sauté for a few minutes and season with more salt and black pepper, if desired.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and smooth out the top. Sprinkle the crushed chips over the casserole mixture along with the remaining ¼ cup of cheese. Cover with a lid or foil and bake for 15 minutes.
6. Uncover the casserole dish and cook for 5 to 10 minutes more, until bubbly and slightly golden around the edges.
7. Scoop the casserole into bowls and add your desired toppings.

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calories

297

fat

5g

protein

13g

carbs

54g

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