Southwestern Black Bean Casserole
Southwestern Black Bean Casserole is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the essence of the Southwest to your dinner table. With layers of zesty black beans, sweet corn, colorful bell peppers, and melted cheese, each bite is a delightful fiesta for your taste buds. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this casserole is not only easy to prepare but also makes for great leftovers!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
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- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 cups bell peppers, diced (mix of red, yellow, green)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, sautéed onion and garlic, bell peppers, and taco seasoning. Mix well.
- Layer half of the mixture in the baking dish. Top with crushed tortilla chips and half of the cheese. Add the remaining mixture and finish with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg