
Black Bean Taco Casserole
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A cheesy baked casserole of spiced black beans, rice, corn, and peppers topped with crispy chips and melted cheese. Hearty and satisfying, perfect for a casual weeknight dinner.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion (diced)
- ½ teaspoon salt (for the onion and pepper cook)
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper (about 1 pepper / approx. 150 grams / 5 oz)
- 1 cup diced yellow or green bell pepper (about 1 pepper / approx. 150 grams / 5 oz)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon mild chili powder or cayenne (optional, adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1½ cups mild chunky salsa (store-bought / 375 ml )
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown / 370 grams)
- 1 can black beans (400 grams / 15 oz, rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn kernels (frozen and defrosted, or canned and drained / 150 grams)
- 4 cups corn chips (tortilla chips) (5–6 oz / approx. 150 grams, e.g Doritos, not the fried tortilla chips)
- 2½–3 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese (280–340 grams)
- 1–2 avocados (diced)
- 1 medium tomato (diced small)
- ¼ small red onion (very finely diced)
- Juice of ½–1 lime
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (fresh coriander)
- A few pinches of salt (to taste)
- Sour cream
- Crumbled feta or queso fresco
- Pickled jalapeños
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 40M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 25m
- Sodium
- 1714mg
- Total sugar
- 9g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 782mg
- Calcium
- 532mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 1714MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.
