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Tofu Mexican Rice Casserole Recipe with bell peppers and mushrooms. Scrambled tofu adds extra protein to this delicious vegetarian take on a healthier Mexican rice casserole. Serve with chips and sour cream! #tofumexicanrice #mexicanricecasserole #healthymexicanrice #tofu #vegetarian #dinner
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Tofu Mexican Rice Casserole

Easy vegetarian protein packed tofu mexican rice casserole
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: tofu mexican rice casserole
Servings: 8
Author: Joy Shull

Ingredients

  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 12 cloves garlic minced
  • 14 oz extra firm tofu drained
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 5 cups cooked white rice
  • 16 oz enchilada sauce
  • 2 small limes juiced
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 3 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
  • cup shredded Mexican cheese for filling
  • ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese for topping

Instructions

  • Cook rice according to instructions. You will need 5 cups of cooked rice (I used a rice cooker)
  • Add mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet
  • Saute on medium high heat for 10 - 15 minutes, or until mushrooms cook down 
  • After you get the veggies started, drain tofu and pat dry with a paper towel
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high with 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Add the block of tofu and use a potato masher to scramble into egg like texture (see picture in the post)
  • Cook tofu for around 10 minutes, using a spatula to press down and scramble until it starts to dry out and get browned
  • Once veggies have cooked, add the tofu, enchilada sauce, cooked rice, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, pepper, salt, and ⅔ cup of shredded mexican cheese
  • Stir well to combine and taste/adjust seasonings if desired
  • Transfer mixture to a casserole dish and spread out evenly
  • Sprinkle on remaining ½ cup of mexican cheese on top
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and edges begin to brown
  • Serve garnished with additional cilantro, sour cream, and tortilla chips

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 1083mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1321IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 3mg