Veggie Burrito Bake

1

large

Clove garlic (minced)

1

medium

onion (minced)

3/4

cup

uncooked rice

3/4

tsp

turmeric

1

Tbs

oil

1 1/2

cups

broth (turkey, chicken, or veg)

16

cups

fresh spinach (loosely packed)

1 1/2

tsp

garlic (minced)

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

2

cups

cooked black beans

1

Tbs

chili powder

1

cup

Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)

1

Saute' garlic, onion, rice, and turmeric in oil until onion is tender, stirring often.

2

Add broth and mix well; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed (about 15 min for white rice; 40 min for brown rice). Remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes, and fluff with fork.

3

While rice cooks, heat 1 T oil in frypan on high heat. Add garlic and spinach, one handful at a time as it wilts, adding a little water as needed to prevent sticking. Spinach should be moist, with loose leaves, not clumped together.

4

Mix black beans and chili powder in a bowl. Layer ingredients in a 2 quart casserole dish as follows: 1/2 spinach, all the rice, all the beans, remaining spinach.

5

Sprinkle 1 C cheese on top. Cover and bake in a preheated oven at 375F until sizzling, 45 minutes. Or heat in microwave about 10 minutes and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve by spooning into warm flour tortillas and garnish with all the fixins: salsa, sour cream, etc.

Servings: 4

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1/4 of a recipe (14.1 ounces).

Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving

Calories

444.61

Calories From Fat (28%)

122.73

% Daily Value

Total Fat 13.98g

22%

Saturated Fat 6.33g

32%

Cholesterol 25.14mg

8%

Sodium 627.01mg

26%

Potassium 1204.85mg

34%

Total Carbohydrates 59.03g

20%

Fiber 11.41g

46%

Sugar 2.37g

 

Protein 22.91g

46%