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Amy's Bowls Mexican Casserole Low Sodium
Frozen Foods
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Amy's Bowls Mexican Casserole Low Sodium

Amy's Kitchen
9.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
370
Calories
12g
Protein
4g
Sugars
370mg
Sodium
6g
Fiber
58
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Amy's Bowls Mexican Casserole Low Sodium sits in the frozen meals aisle, often clustered with other organic and vegetarian frozen entrées and near Mexican-style frozen entrees and refrigerated tortillas. You’ll spot it alongside other Amy’s products on a shelf or in a freezer door labeled organic, vegetarian, or natural convenience foods. It’s aimed at shoppers looking for quick, homey meals — busy parents, single professionals, and vegetarians who want a shelf-stable, microwavable dinner that reads as “real food.” Packaging emphasizes organic certification, a “Low Sodium” callout, family-owned heritage and no meat or artificial additives, creating a health-halo effect and a homemade, small-company vibe rather than flashy kid-targeted branding. The bowl is a ready-to-heat frozen tray: steam-hot masa with pockets of Monterey Jack, tender black beans and sweet corn, tomato purée and olives punctuating each bite. Texture is soft and slightly dense from the masa, creamy from melted cheese, with occasional olive brine and whole-kernel corn pop; aroma leans toward warm corn masa, roasted tomato and mild chili spices. Rituals around the product are straightforward — microwave or oven heating, peel-and-eat convenience, sometimes plated for a quick weeknight supper or eaten straight from the tray on a couch. Processing context: a commercially prepared frozen meal combining multiple ingredients and heat-processing for convenience. In American grocery culture it occupies the intersection of convenience and perceived wholesomeness: a modern pantry staple for those who want time-saving meals that still read as familiar, ethnic-inspired comfort food.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories370
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium370mg16%
Total Carbohydrate45g16%
Dietary Fiber6g21%
Total Sugars4g
Protein12g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

FILTERED, WATER,, ORGANIC, CORN,, ORGANIC, CORN, MASA, (ORGANIC, STONEGROUND, CORN, FLOUR,, TRACE, OF, LIME),, ORGANIC, BLACK, BEANS,, MONTEREY, JACK, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES, [WITHOUT, ANIMAL, ENZYMES, OR, RENNET]),, OLIVES,, ORGANIC, TOMATO, PURÉE,, ORGANIC, EXPELLER, PRESSED, HIGH, OLEIC, SAFFLOWER, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER, OIL,, ORGANIC, YELLOW, ONIONS,, ORGANIC, SWEET, RICE, FLOUR,, SPICES,, ORGANIC, GARLIC,, SEA, SALT,, ORGANIC, CILANTRO.  CONTAINS, MILK ..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • high oleic safflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although made from recognizable organic ingredients, this is a heat-and-serve industrially produced frozen meal that assembles and processes multiple components for long shelf-life and convenience, fitting the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Amy's Bowls Mexican Casserole Low Sodium

The Mexican Casserole is a pretty solid choice if you're looking for a quick meal. With 370 calories per serving, it's packed with 12 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber, which can help keep you full. It's not exactly a superfood, but in the realm of frozen meals, it's definitely on the healthier side, especially compared to options loaded with preservatives and artificial ingredients.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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