Spring Veggie Burrito Bake

Directions

1. 1
   In a saucepan, saute 1 clove garlic (minced), onion, uncooked rice and ground tumeric in 1 tablespoon oil until onion is tender.
2. 2
   Stir often.
3. 3
   Add broth and mix well.
4. 4
   Simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes for white rice, 40 minutes for brown rice.
5. 5
   Remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes, fluff with fork.
6. 6
   While rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon oil in frypan on high heat.
7. 7
   Add garlic and spinach, one handful at a time as it wilts, adding a little water as needed to prevent sticking.
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   Spinach should be moist, with loose leaves, not clumped together.
9. 9
   Mix black beans and chili powder in a bowl.
10. 10
    Layer ingredients as follows in 2-quart casserole: half of spinach, all of the rice, all of the beans, remaining spinach.
11. 11
    Sprinkle cheese on top.
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    (At this point, casserole may be tightly covered and refrigerated until ready to bake.)
13. 13
    Cover and bake at 375F until sizzling, 45 minutes.
14. 14
    Or heat in microwave about 10 minutes then let stand 5 minutes.
15. 15
    Serve by spooning into warm flour tortillas.
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    Optional garnishes: salsa, avocados, guacamole, sour cream, Tabasco pepper sauce, chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges.