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One Pot Baked Fajita Rice

This vegetarian baked fajita rice all cooks in one pot, so it couldn't be easier! It has plenty of vegetables and a tasty cheesy topping.
3.77 from 13 votes
Allergens: 🧀 Dairy

(if you suffer from allergies, please double check all ingredients before eating)

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 477kcal
Author: Becca Heyes
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🖨 Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com

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Ingredients

  • 1 red onion, sliced or diced
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced or diced (I used red and orange)
  • 300 g (~ 10 1/2 oz / ~ 1 1/2 cups) long grain white rice (I used basmati rice)
  • 400 g tin black beans, drained (240g, or ~ 1 1/4 cups, when drained)
  • 400 g tin (~ 1 1/3 cups) chopped tomatoes
  • 500 ml (~ 2 cups) vegetable stock (I used a crumbled stock cube and water)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon mild chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 150 g (~ 1 1/2 cups) grated mozzarella cheese
  • To serve: sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, etc. (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 180°C (Gas Mark 4 / 350°F). Add the sliced red onion and peppers to a large baking dish - mine measured approximately 11 x 9 inches, and was quite deep. If you don't have a large enough baking dish, you'll need to spread the ingredients across two dishes.
    Chopped peppers and red onion in a large baking dish.
  • Add all the other ingredients, apart from the mozzarella cheese.
    Uncooked rice, beans, vegetables and tomatoes in a baking dish.
  • Mix well to combine, making sure the rice is submerged in liquid.
    Uncooked rice, beans, vegetables and tomatoes in a baking dish.
  • Bake for around 30 minutes, then mix well. The rice should be almost cooked.
    Baked rice with beans and vegetables in a large baking dish.
  • Top with grated mozzarella, and return to the oven for a further 15 minutes, or until the cheese has crisped up to your liking. Serve with guacamole, sour cream, or any other additional toppings, if you like.
    Cheesy baked rice with vegetables and black beans.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
One Pot Baked Fajita Rice
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 477 Calories from Fat 64
% Daily Value*
Fat 7.1g11%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 263mg11%
Potassium 568mg16%
Carbohydrates 82.1g27%
Fiber 7.9g32%
Sugar 6.3g7%
Protein 20.5g41%
Calcium 356mg36%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.