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Amy's Bowls, Mexican Casserole, with Organic Corn & Beans
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌿 Organic

Amy's Bowls, Mexican Casserole, with Organic Corn & Beans

Amy's Kitchen
9.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
380
Calories
12g
Protein
4g
Sugars
780mg
Sodium
6g
Fiber
59
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Amy's Bowls Mexican Casserole (9.5 oz) is the kind of ready-to-heat entree you’d find in the natural/organic frozen aisle, shelved near other Amy’s frozen bowls, microwave meals and vegetarian entrees rather than next to mainstream frozen dinners. It reads like a home-style recipe on the box — “Family Owned Since 1987,” organic badges, and ingredient-first copy — positioning the brand for busy, health-conscious shoppers, vegetarians and parents who want convenience without the perceived junk of conventional frozen meals. Label cues lean into a health halo: organic certification, simple ingredient names (organic corn, beans, tomato purée), and claims about family recipes and no meat or common allergens; an allergen statement “contains milk” and the ingredient list remain visible. In plain terms, this is a packaged, ready-made casserole bowl made from mostly organic inputs and supplied in a microwave- and ovenable tray. Sensory expectations are comforting and straightforward: a soft, slightly grainy corn masa base, tender black beans and sweet corn kernels, melty Monterey Jack cheese and briny olive accents with a saucy tomato note and a subtle cilantro finish. The tray invites a single-serve ritual — peel film, microwave for minutes or bake in the oven, stir if desired, eat from the bowl — making it an easy weeknight dinner, lone-lunch rescue or emergency pantry staple. Though crafted to feel homemade, it is an industrially prepared convenience meal combining multiple prepared ingredients into a packaged, heat-and-eat product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Servings per Container: 1
Calories380
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium780mg34%
Total Carbohydrate46g17%
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, SWEET, RICE, FLOUR,, ORGANIC, YELLOW, ONIONS,, SPICES,, SEA, SALT,, ORGANIC, GARLIC,, 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?

This ready-to-heat, multi-ingredient frozen bowl is industrially prepared and formulated as a packaged convenience meal; despite organic ingredients, the processing and ready-to-eat formulation align with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Amy's Bowls, Mexican Casserole, with Organic Corn & Beans

The Mexican Casserole is a solid option if you’re looking for something organic and packed with protein and fiber. With 12 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per bowl, it can be a satisfying choice for a quick meal. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' can vary depending on your dietary needs and goals, so it’s best enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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