Easy Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
Enchilada Casserole Ingredients
How to Make an Enchilada Casserole Bake
Here’s a visual of how I layered the casserole: a little sauce, tortillas, beans, cheese, and peppers.
Enchilada Casserole
This easy enchilada casserole bake is a tasty and healthy vegetarian or vegan family dinner recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 (12 oz.) jar of mild red enchilada sauce (gluten free if needed)
- 1 package small corn or flour tortillas (gluten free if needed)
- 2 (15 oz.) cans black beans, drained but not rinsed
- 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (vegan if desired)
- 1 (14 oz.) package frozen fire roasted bell peppers and onions, defrosted
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 3 green onions, sliced for garnish
- 1-2 avocados, sliced for serving (or guacamole)
- sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Coat the bottom of a 9x12" baking dish with a layer of enchilada sauce. Top with a layer of tortillas, cutting if needed to cover the dish. Top tortillas with all of the beans. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the cheese and all of the peppers and onions.
- Sprinkle a little more cheese over the top and cover with a second layer of tortillas, cutting and fitting them like puzzle pieces. Cover the tortillas with enchilada sauce. Most of the sauce should be used. Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese over the top and arrange olives on the cheese, if using.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
Notes
This recipe can be made vegetarian or vegan. For vegan, use dairy free cheese such as Daiya, and no sour cream.
Make ahead: You can assemble this enchilada casserole several hours in advance and bake at dinnertime. It also reheats well.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 423Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 364mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 9gSugar: 4gProtein: 19g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Nutritionix. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your favorite calculator.
This is an exceptionally mouthwatering cake.