Bean and Honey Burrito Casserole

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 17
Delicious Bean and Honey Burrito Casserole recipe for your dinner tonight
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cooked yellow rice
1 serving cooking spray
8 flour tortillas
1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard
1/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup honey
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1 can garbanzo beans , drained
1 can black beans , rinsed and drained
1 cup corn kernels
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon honey

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
516
Sugar
16g
Fat
21g
The Bean and Honey Burrito Casserole is a unique twist on the traditional Mexican burrito. This casserole dish offers all the bold flavors of a burrito in a convenient, family-friendly format that can be prepared ahead of time. Filled with chicken, garbanzo beans, black beans, and corn, this dish is both nutritious and filling. The sweet and tangy sauce made from mustard, sour cream, and honey will tantalize your taste buds while the melted mozzarella and Cheddar cheese takes this casserole to a whole new level of deliciousness. Perfect for a cozy night in with loved ones, this Bean and Honey Burrito Casserole recipe is sure to become a household favorite.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Coat a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
3.Place tortillas on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 30 seconds to soften.
4.In a medium bowl, whisk together yellow mustard, sour cream, and honey.
5.Reserve 1/4 cup of the sauce mixture and set aside.
6.In a large bowl, combine yellow rice, diced peppers, garbanzo beans, black beans, corn, cooked chicken, mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, ground cumin, and remaining sauce mixture.
7.Arrange four softened tortillas in the prepared baking dish.
8.Spoon half of the bean and chicken mixture on top of the tortillas.
9.Repeat layering with another four tortillas and remaining bean and chicken mixture.
10.Drizzle the reserved 1/4 cup sauce mixture over the casserole.
11.Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
12.Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This Bean and Honey Burrito Casserole is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins making it both nutritious and filling.

It’s a flavorful twist on the classic burrito that can be made ahead of time for easy meal prep.

CONS

This dish contains a lot of cheese, which can make it high in fat and calories.

It may not be suitable for those who are lactose intolerant or following a strict diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is rich in protein and fiber from the beans, chicken, and brown rice.
It also contains essential vitamins and minerals from the bell peppers, such as vitamin C and potassium.
The honey in this recipe provides a natural sweetener and may offer some anti-inflammatory benefits for the body.

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