Southwestern Bean Casserole

Health score
12%
Southwestern Bean Casserole
45 min.
7
367kcal

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Looking for a hearty and flavorful dish to impress your family or guests? Look no further than this delightful Southwestern Bean Casserole! Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this casserole is not only a crowd-pleaser but also an excellent choice for a nutritious meal that fits perfectly into your busy lifestyle.

With a combination of protein-packed pinto beans, zesty green chiles, and a medley of spices, every bite of this casserole promises to transport you to the sunny landscapes of the Southwest. The creamy filling, enhanced by the richness of low-fat buttermilk and the kick of salsa, harmonizes beautifully with a golden cornmeal crust that bakes to perfection. Plus, the addition of reduced-fat cheddar cheese adds a satisfying creaminess while keeping it light on calories.

This dish is versatile enough to serve as a side, a lunch option, or even the star of your dinner table as a main course. Ready in just 45 minutes and providing a wholesome meal for seven, it makes for a fantastic option for gatherings or weeknight dinners. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up this Southwestern Bean Casserole; your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup chiles green canned divided drained chopped
  • 32 ounce pinto beans drained canned
  • 14.5 ounce canned tomatoes undrained canned
  •  egg whites lightly beaten
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk low-fat
  • ounces cheddar cheese shredded divided reduced-fat
  • cup no-salt-added corn cream-style canned divided
  • cup onion chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 cup bottled salsa 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • teaspoon vegetable oil 
  • 0.8 cup cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 37
  2. Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  3. Add onion and garlic, and saute 3 minutes.
  4. Add 1/2 cup corn, 1/4 cup chiles, salsa, and next 5 ingredients (salsa through tomatoes), and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
  5. Pour mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese; set mixture aside.
  6. Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
  7. Combine 1/2 cup corn, 1/4 cup chiles, 1/2 cup cheese, buttermilk, 1/4 cup oil, and egg whites, and add to cornmeal mixture, stirring just until moist.
  8. Spread batter evenly over bean mixture.
  9. Bake casserole at 375 for 25 minutes or until corn bread is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Calories367kcal
Protein16.63%
Fat28.3%
Carbs55.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55.8
Glycemic Load
18.21
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.120869298992%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
1.15mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
4.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:367.45kcal
18.37%
Fat:11.96g
18.4%
Saturated Fat:2.5g
15.65%
Carbohydrates:52.37g
17.46%
Net Carbohydrates:42.19g
15.34%
Sugar:8.59g
9.54%
Cholesterol:4.09mg
1.36%
Sodium:1071.41mg
46.58%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.81g
31.62%
Fiber:10.17g
40.69%
Manganese:0.76mg
38.17%
Phosphorus:310.22mg
31.02%
Magnesium:91.43mg
22.86%
Potassium:787.17mg
22.49%
Iron:3.94mg
21.88%
Vitamin K:22.5µg
21.43%
Copper:0.42mg
20.83%
Folate:81.9µg
20.47%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.31%
Calcium:188.1mg
18.81%
Vitamin E:2.51mg
16.71%
Vitamin C:13.69mg
16.6%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.65%
Zinc:2.11mg
14.05%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.23%
Vitamin B3:2.43mg
12.17%
Selenium:7.88µg
11.26%
Vitamin B5:0.7mg
6.99%
Vitamin A:298.4IU
5.97%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2.08%
Source:My Recipes