Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

Submitted by OceanLuvinGranny

"I got this recipe from a vegetarian cooking show called "Abundant Living." I adjusted it so that its not vegan, but just vegetarian. If you want it to be vegan, just leave out the cheese and the sour cream garnish. I als used corn tortillas instead of the whole wheat ones and I used smaller ones...taco size. Cooking time does not reflect time to cook the beans if you are using dry beans."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 1 casserole
• Serves: 4-5

ingredients

• 4 cups pinto beans, cooked (or yu can use the canned kind, drained and rinsed)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups cheese, grated (I use the Mexican blend)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can can crushed tomatoes (if you can't find the 15 oz can, just use about 1 1/2 c from the 28 oz. can)
• 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies (I use mild but you use whatever heat you like)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes
• 12 . whole wheat tortillas, burrito size (I used the smaller taco size and they were corn tortillas)
• 1 cup veggie burger, crumbles (the vegetarian burger, You can also use the Boca Crumbles, if you prefer those. Or, you can use the )
• 1 1⁄2 cups salsa (use your favorite)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Saute' oniions in the oil and set aside.
3. Put the crumbles in a bowl.
4. Add beans, onions, green chilies, half the cheese, all the seasonings and the salsa.
5. Mix well.
6. Spread 2 c of the tomato sauce/crushed tomato mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
7. Lay the tortillas on top of that, cutting one to fit around edges if needed. Just make sure the whole bottom os covered.
8. Pour bean mixture over to completely cover tortillas.
9. Top with another layer of tortillas making sure to cover the sides as well.
10. Bake at 375 covered until hot and bubbly (about 20 minutes).
11. The last 5-10 minutes of cooking, add the remaining cheese to top and bake uncovered until cheese is well melted and the casserole is bubbly.
12. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
13. Garnish top with sliced green onions and sour cream. Can also put another dollop of salsa on if you feel like it.

Reviews

[Hootenanny]

This recipe seems to be missing a step regarding what to do with the remaining tomato mixture. It took much longer to bake. The results were quite soupy and hard to serve. No one wanted seconds on this one. Would not make again.