Description
This Vegetarian Black Bean Enchilada Casserole is a delicious and satisfying dish filled with layers of corn tortillas, black beans, peppers, sweet corn, and cheese, all smothered in a flavorful enchilada sauce. Perfect for a hearty vegetarian meal! #VegetarianCasserole #BlackBeanEnchiladas #MexicanCuisine #ComfortFood
Ingredients
Scale
- 24–28 corn tortillas
- 3 ½ cups red enchilada sauce
- 1 tablespoon El Pato or your favorite Jalapeño sauce
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 ½ cups sweet yellow corn kernels, cooked
- 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- Fresh cilantro, diced for garnish
- Green onion, thinly sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Lightly fry the corn tortillas for about 20-30 seconds on each side, just to soften them. Drain excess oil on paper towels.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, pour a small amount of enchilada sauce to cover the bottom of the dish.
- Layer the bottom of the dish with a layer of tortillas.
- Spread half of the black beans, bell peppers, sweet corn, and half of the cheese blend on top of the tortillas.
- Drizzle with a little of the Jalapeño sauce and enchilada sauce.
- Add another layer of tortillas, followed by the remaining black beans, bell peppers, sweet corn, and cheese.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top layer of tortillas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and green onion before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy this flavorful vegetarian casserole!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of Jalapeño sauce to suit your desired level of spiciness.
- If you prefer a more crispy texture, you can bake the casserole uncovered for the entire cooking time.
- For extra flavor, you can add a layer of sour cream or guacamole when serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6th of the casserole)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg