Bean-Rice Casserole

Prep: 15 min Cook: 180 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Vegetarian

A hearty bean and rice casserole with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, perfect for a nutritious, plant-based meal that suits busy weeknights or weekend gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups brown rice
  • 3 cups pure apple juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped chives
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3/4 cup garbanzos
  • 1/2 pound peas with buds
  • 4 medium carrots
  • 2 ears corn

Instructions

  1. Place rice, apple juice, chives, and bell pepper in the slow cooker and cook for 3 hours.
  2. Meanwhile, steam soaked garbanzos for 1 hour.
  3. Add peas, carrots, and corn to the steamer and continue steaming for another 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the vegetables along with garbanzos and add them to the rice in the slow cooker.
  5. Serve when ready.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

329 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.6g 23% DV
Total Fat 2.4g 3% DV
Carbs 80.8g 29% DV
Fiber 33.7g 100% DV
Sugar 13.3g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 91.3mg 4% DV
Potassium 1526.5mg 32% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1749.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 210.2mg 100% DV
Calcium 272.8mg 21% DV
Iron 7.1mg 40% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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