Vegetarian Tortilla Casserole
Equipment
- ▢Oven
- ▢Cast iron skillet
Ingredients
To make the black bean layer
- ▢1 medium Onion Chopped finely
- ▢1 small Bell pepper Chopped finely
- ▢2 Tomato Chopped
- ▢2 teaspoon Jalapeno pepper Finely minced
- ▢1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- ▢1 teaspoon Taco seasoning Optional
- ▢1 can Black beans Drained and rinsed
To make the refried beans / sauce layer
- ▢1 can Refried bean
- ▢1 can Enchilada sauce 10 oz or about 1 cup
- ▢1 small can Diced green chilies 4 oz
To assemble
- ▢5 Tortilla Burrito size
- ▢1 ½ cup Mexican blend chesse
- ▢1 ½ cup Cilantro Chopped
- ▢to garnish Scallions
- ▢to taste Salt
- ▢2 tbsp. Oil
To serve
- ▢1 tablespoon Sour cream
- ▢1 tablespoon Salsa
Instructions
To make the black bean layer
- In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the oil and then add the onions. Sauté until the onions are golden brown and then add the jalapeno, bell pepper, and a little bit of salt. Fry until the bell peppers are slightly soft.
- Now add the tomatoes, cumin powder, and taco seasoning and cook until the tomatoes are cooked.
- Next, add the drained and rinsed black beans and mix well. Cook until the mixture is well incorporated and is not too wet (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from flame and then add the chopped cilantro. Let it cool a bit.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and wipe the cast iron pan with a paper towel. We will be using the same pan to assemble the pie.
To make the refried beans / sauce layer
- In a medium saucepan combine the refried beans, green chilies, and the enchilada sauce.
- Bring it to a gentle boil and then simmer for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens a bit.
To assemble and bake
- Spray the cast iron skillet with cooking spray liberally. Make sure you get to the sides as well.
- Layer one tortilla on the bottom of the pan and then add half of the refried bean/sauce mixture. Spread it around well.
- Now place the 2nd tortilla on top of the sauce and layer it with half the black bean mixture. Spread it around.
- Repeat the same layering once more, so there will be 2 layers of black bean and two-layer of sauce. Place the 5th tortilla on top and then add the cheese evenly over that.
- Cover the skillet with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 350 F oven for about 25 – 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and then broil on high for about 2 minutes to brown the cheese on top. Garnish with scallions.
- Let it cool for about 10 minutes before you slice the pie.
- Serve with salsa and sour cream on the side!
- Notes
- Expert tips
- Assemble all the ingredients before layering the tortilla casserole. It makes it much easier and quicker to assemble.
- Use tortilla size that fits the pan. It makes it easier. If not make sure to cut the tortillas and place them in such a way to cover the pan.
- I prefer flour tortillas over corn for this particular recipe.
- Let the casserole sit for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This gives enough time for the layers to set and makes the slicing much easier and less messy.
- Nutrition
- Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 642mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1340IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 3mg
