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Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole Recipe
Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole with onions, peppers, corn black beans, corn tortillas, and cheese
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories: 415 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- 1 cup red pepper diced
- 1 Jalapeño diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 15 oz canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 10 oz enchilada sauce **
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 6 corn tortillas 6 inches, cut into ½-inch strips
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional toppings
- ½ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 1 avocado peeled and sliced
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 lime cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°. Heat oil in an 11-inch cast-iron or an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers. Cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes.
- Add garlic, and jalapenos and cook for another minute. Stir in corn, beans, enchilada sauce, chili powder, ground cumin. Stir in tortilla strips.
- Simmer, uncovered on medium heat until tortilla strips are softened, 3-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake, uncovered until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted 5 to 7 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream, sliced avocados, and a squeeze of lime for a tangy touch.
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Notes
- To make enchilada casserole vegan, substitute the Mexican cheese blend with dairy-free shredded cheese
- This casserole dish is medium spicy, to make it spicier add additional jalapeno or spicy red chili powder
- Blacks beans can be substituted with red kidney beans or protein of your choice
- Add more enchilada sauce to make the dish saucier or if you add more veggies or protein
- Nutrition values also include optional toppings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
415kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
1225mg
(51%)
Potassium
724mg
(21%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
2155IU
(43%)
Vitamin C
63mg
(70%)
Calcium
277mg
(28%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 415kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 1225mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 724mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2155IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 63mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 277mg | 28% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.