Cheesy Beans and Rice

Name: Cheesy Beans and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked rice; 1 cup salsa; Juice of 1 lime; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed; ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese; ¾ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4 servings
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Vegetarian

Cheesy Beans and Rice

Iris Warren

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Budget-friendly, quick and easy. Made in just 15 min! You can also add leftover chicken or carnitas. The possibilities are endless!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup uncooked rice
1 cup salsa store-bought or homemade
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¾ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

Preheat oven to broil. Lightly oil an 8×8 or 2 quart baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions. Stir in salsa, lime juice and cilantro
Spread rice mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with beans and cheeses. Place into oven and bake until bubbly and cheeses have melted, about 5 minutes.
Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, if desired.