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Meatless Cheesy Burrito Bake

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 bell peppers sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup brown rice uncooked
  • 1 can evaporated milk, divided 12 ounces
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can diced green chiles, undrained 4 ounces
  • 1 can refried beans 16 ounces
  • 6 wheat tortillas 8 inches
  • salsa optional
  • guacamole optional

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 F.
  • In large skillet, heat canola oil. Cook peppers, onion and cumin until tender.
  • In saucepan, add water and brown rice. Cook 45 minutes.
  • In saucepan, add 1 1/4 cups evaporated milk, shredded cheese and green chilies. Cook over medium heat until cheese is melted and smooth. Stir 3/4 cheese mixture in with rice; set remaining cheese sauce aside.
  • In medium bowl, add refried beans and remaining evaporated milk. Microwave 3-4 minutes.
  • Lay out tortillas and layer: refried bean mixture, rice mixture and pepper-onion mixture. Roll into burritos and place in baking pan. Top burritos with remaining cheese sauce. Bake 20-25 minutes.
  • Garnish with salsa and guacamole, if desired.

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