Yumm, Ashley! 🤩 Let’s make a Mexican Brown Rice Bake — a cheesy, hearty, flavor-packed dish that’s wholesome, easy, and perfect for feeding a hungry crowd. It’s full of zesty spices, tender rice, beans, corn, peppers, and a melty cheese topping… seriously irresistible!
🇲🇽 Mexican Brown Rice Bake
Nutritious brown rice meets bold Mexican flavors in a cheesy, oven-baked casserole!
📋 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
2 cups cooked brown rice (use leftover or freshly cooked)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (drained slightly)
1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles (optional, for extra flavor)
1½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, adds a smoky twist)
