This vegan Dump and Bake Chipotle Black Bean Casserole is made with hearty black beans, sweet potato and brown rice baked in a spicy broth to make a satisfying, protein-rich meal. Gluten-free, Oil-free, Nut-free.
Prep: Preheat the oven to 400F. Whisk the vegetable broth, tomatoes, chipotle peppers, cumin, and garlic powder together in a medium pot; cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
Dry Ingredients: While the liquid is heating up, add the sweet potato, bell pepper, onion, black beans, and cilantro stems to a 9×13″ pan or casserole dish and mix well. Sprinkle the brown rice evenly over the top.
Bake: Pour the boiling liquid over the casserole, and gently mix everything together to make sure the rice is submerged. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil (or parchment paper, followed by aluminum foil) and bake in the middle rack of the oven for 60 minutes.
Serve & Store: Remove from the oven and top with the fresh cilantro leaves and diced avocado and chipotle mayo (or as desired). Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to one week, or in the freezer for up to one month.
Notes
Reduce the chipotle peppers to only 1 if you are sensitive to heat
White Rice: Use 1 cup of white rice instead of brown. Follow the recipe as written, but bake at 375F for only 45 minutes.
Quinoa: Use 1 cup of quinoa instead of brown. Follow the recipe as written, but bake at 375F for only 35 minutes.