Mexican Style Bean and Rice Casserole

Mexican Style Bean and Rice Casserole

Serves 6

 

1 large yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1Ž2-inch dice
2 cups cooked brown rice
One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
One 10-ounce package frozen corn
One recipe No-Cheese Sauce (recipe follows)

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Sauté the onion and pepper in a large saucepan over medium heat, 7 to 8 minutes, until the onions start to brown. Add water 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time to keep the vegetables from sticking. Add the garlic and cook 4 minutes. Add the cumin and chile powder, and cook another 30 seconds. Add the cooked rice and the remaining ingredients and mix well.

3. Spoon the mixture into a nonstick 9×13-inch pan. Bake 30 minutes.