Healthy Enchilada Casserole

Healthy Enchilada Casserole

This healthy and hearty Enchilada Casserole, also known as "Enchilada Pie," is packed with flavor from black beans, corn, sweet potatoes, and a quick homemade enchilada sauce. This easy-to-make vegan dish can be prepared in just 45 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Simply layer the tortillas with the flavorful filling and bake for a comforting and satisfying meal. Serve topped with fresh cilantro, avocado, and vegan sour cream.

8 servings
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 F.

  2. 2

    Make the Quick Enchilada Sauce: Place all ingredients (canned tomatoes (14.5 ounce), water (0.25 cup), olive oil (2 tbsp), apple cider vinegar (2 tsp), cumin (1 tsp), onion powder (1 tsp), chili powder (2 tsp), [0.25-0.5 tsp chipotle powder], kosher salt (1.5 tsp), garlic (2 cloves), oregano (1 tsp)) in a blender and blend until smooth, then set aside.

  3. 3

    Make the filling: Sauté olive oil (2 tbsp), onion (0.5), garlic (4 cloves) and sweet potato (1 large) (or bell pepper (1 large), or zucchini (1)) over medium heat until tender, about 10-12 minutes, covering halfway through to allow the vegetables to steam. Add [12-16 ounce frozen corn], [15-ounce black beans], cumin (2 tsp), chili powder (2 tsp), and kosher salt (1 tsp), then sauté until warmed through.

  4. 4

    Assemble: In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spread enchilada sauce (0.5 cup) to lightly coat the bottom. Layer tortillas (4 corn) over the sauce. Spread half of the filling evenly over the tortillas. Scatter half of the canned green chiles (4 ounce) (if using), and vegan mozzarella shreds (1 cup). Drizzle with enchilada sauce (0.5 cup). Top with corn tortillas (4 more), add the remaining filling, [green chiles], vegan mozzarella shreds (1 cup), and then top with the final tortillas (4 corn). Lather the top with the remaining enchilada sauce and any additional [vegan mozzarella shreds] if desired for a cheesy top.

  5. 5

    BAKE: Cover tightly with foil (use parchment to prevent foil from touching the casserole) and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.

  6. 6

    Garnish with [to_garnish diced avocado], [to_garnish chopped cilantro], and [to_garnish vegan sour cream]. The [to_garnish vegan sour cream] adds a nice creaminess.

Nutrition Facts

Per portion

516
kcal
9
Protein (g)
72
Carbs (g)
26
Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 11 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7 g
Fiber 10 g
Sugars 6 g

Micronutrients

iron
2mg
83% DV
sodium
1085mg
377% DV
calcium
100mg
62% DV
potassium
313mg
53% DV
vitamin a
625mcg
555% DV
vitamin c
13mg
111% DV
vitamin k
25mcg
166% DV