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A Mexican casserole is sometimes called a tortilla pie, or a tortilla casserole is simply a few Mexican ingredients layered in between tortillas (similar to the way a lasagna is layered) then baked in the oven. Sound good? Read on!
This lacto-vegetarian Mexican casserole recipe is a one dish vegetarian casserole perfect for those busy nights. You can get this meatless vegetarian enchilada baked Mexican casserole in the oven in just a few minutes. Don't be fooled by the somewhat long ingredients list. All you need to do is lay a few corn tortillas in a casserole or baking dish, cover it with beans (and some sautéed veggies) and cheese, and repeat, just like making a lasagna. The garnishes are all optional.
A simple Mexican-inspired meal the whole family will enjoy, and, because this recipe makes quite a bit, you can plan on having leftovers.
Ingredients
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2 cups chopped onion
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1 1/2 cups chopped red pepper
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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3/4 cup salsa
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans black beans, drained
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12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
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2 cups shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar blend
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3 tomatoes, chopped, optional
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1/2 cup sour cream, optional
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1/2 cup sliced black olives, optional
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine onion, pepper, garlic, salsa, cumin, and black beans in large skillet and bring to simmer over medium heat. Cook, frequently stirring, for 3 minutes.
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Arrange 6 tortillas in bottom of 9 x 13-inch baking dish, overlapping them as necessary.
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Spread half of bean mixture over tortillas and sprinkle with half of cheese. Repeat layering process with remaining tortillas, bean mixture, and cheese.
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Cover dish with foil and bake 15 minutes. Carefully remove foil and serve warm. Garnish with tomatoes, sour cream, and olives.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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456 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
68g | Carbs |
20g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 8 to 10 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 456 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 12g | 16% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 28% |
Cholesterol 20mg | 7% |
Sodium 565mg | 25% |
Total Carbohydrate 68g | 25% |
Dietary Fiber 12g | 42% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 20g | |
Vitamin C 38mg | 188% |
Calcium 249mg | 19% |
Iron 5mg | 26% |
Potassium 606mg | 13% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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