Cheesy Black Bean Casserole

Diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, brown rice, and a trio of cheeses make a simple casserole.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 466 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 3 cups cooked brown rice
• cooking spray
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 slice tomato (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Mix cooked brown rice, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and black pepper in prepared dish.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven until cheese is bubbling, about 30 minutes. Garnish with tomato slice.