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Vegetarian Black Bean Enchilada Casserole

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This Vegetarian Black Bean Enchilada Casserole is easy to prepare, customizable, and packed with nutritious ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 24-28 pieces Corn Tortillas Use soft corn tortillas for layering
  • 3.5 cups Red Enchilada Sauce Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon El Pato or Jalapeño Sauce Adjust spice level to taste
  • 1 pieces Red Bell Pepper Diced, substitute with yellow or orange if desired
  • 1 pieces Green Bell Pepper Diced, can be omitted
  • 1.5 cups Sweet Yellow Corn Cooked, frozen corn works
  • 2 cans Black Beans 15 oz cans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese Cheddar and Monterey Jack blend
For Garnish
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • 2 pieces Green Onion Sliced

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  2. Combine 3½ cups of red enchilada sauce with 1 tablespoon of El Pato or jalapeño hot sauce in a medium bowl.
  3. Spread approximately ½ cup of the sauce mixture evenly across the bottom of your greased casserole dish.
  4. Arrange 6-8 corn tortillas over the sauce, overlapping them slightly.
  5. Pour 1 cup of the sauce mixture over the tortillas, followed by half of the drained black beans, cooked sweet corn, diced red and green bell peppers, and one-third of the shredded cheese.
  6. Repeat the layering process with 6-8 more corn tortillas, then add the remaining sauce, black beans, corn, bell peppers, and cheese.
  7. For the final layer, place another 8 tortillas atop the filling and pour the remaining sauce mixture over the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, until cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
  9. Allow the casserole to cool for about 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Adjust the heat level and cheese types to customize this dish to your preference. Serves well with a salad or guacamole.

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