Classic Mexican Rice Casserole | Recipe Saver

Ingredients

• ***For the rice casserole:***
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 (12-ounce) jar salsa
• 1 1/2 cups brown rice, cooked
• 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• ***Optional, for serving:***
• fresh cilantro, to taste, chopped
• green onions, to taste, diced
• avocado, to taste, diced