Easy Taco Casserole

Right now I’m going to tell you how good is this easy casserole taco. I love Mexican food. Cilantro, jalapeno and avocado comes to my mind. I’ve made my easy taco casserole meatless with lots of rice and beans. I added a great amount of cilantro and lots of mozzarella cheese.

I developed my “Mexican Food” obsession in USA where I used live for 15 years. I don’t really like to try new foods but I just gave it a try one day and I didn’t look back. When I was growing up in Europe I didn’t have an opportunity to try different cuisines. So, when I moved to USA I was so amazed how many cultures this country has. Lots of different cuisines and people from all over the world.

I loved going to my favorite Chipotle place to order my burrito bowl. I miss it now, because in the city where I live there is no Chipotle.. it’s sad. But maybe someday they will come to my city:) For now I have to move my imagination and create dishes like easy taco casserole or crock pot chili. There are many Mexican spices and sauces in the store so I can spend some time in my kitchen and make Mexican dish by myself.

I’ll tell you I was very amazed how this easy taco casserole came out. It was very good. Perfect amount of sauce, lots of cilantro and accurate spiciness.

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Easy Taco Casserole

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Preparation 15 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Total Time 35 minutes

Serves 6     adjust servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked corn (frozen)
• 1 1/2 cup cooked rice
• 3/4 cup black beans (from the can - drained)
• 1/4 cup chopped chive
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 tsp. chili powder
• 340 ml (12 oz.) taco sauce (I used President's Choice)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• half avocado
• 1 small tomato
• half small red onion
• salt/pepper to taste

Extras

• chive and cilantro to top the casserole

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly oil the pan (I had 10 x 8 pan) or coat with nonstick spray.
2. In a large bowl combine corn, rice, black beans, chive, cilantro, chili powder and taco sauce. Mix all ingredients together.
3. Spread rice mixture in the pan, lay shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
4. Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese will melt.
5. In the meantime dice the tomato, avocado and red onion. In the small bowl mix all ingredients. Add some chopped chive and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. After baking put fresh ingredients on top of the casserole.

by Ilona

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size	6
Amount Per Serving	As Served
Calories 321kcal Calories from fat 113
% Daily Value
Total Fat 13g	20%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Transfat 0g
Cholesterol 33mg	11%
Sodium 630mg	26%
Carbohydrate 38g	13%
Dietary Fiber 6g	24%
Sugars 7g
Protein 16g

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

	Calories	2000
Total Fat	Less than	65g
Sat Fat	Less than	25g
Cholesterol	Less than	300mg
Sodium	Less than	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate		300g
Dietary Fiber		25g

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