Vegetarian Mexican Casserole Recipes

VEGETARIAN MEXICAN QUINOA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Once the water boils, add the quinoa and cook for 12 to 14 minutes until tender. Drain the quinoa using a fine sieve and set aside for later use.
• Medium dice the bell pepper, discarding ribs and seeds.
• Peel and thinly slice the red onion.
• In a medium pot or large high-sided pan, heat olive oil on medium-high heat until hot. Add the bell pepper, onion, and taco seasoning and sautee for 3 to 5 minutes until the vegetables have softened slightly.
• To vegetable mix, add tomatoes, corn, black beans, and a 1/2 cup water. Cook for five minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add cooked quinoa and sour cream to vegetables. Stir to combine and remove from heat.
• Transfer quinoa vegetable mix to oven-safe casserole dish and evenly top with shredded cheese.
• Bake casserole for 12 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly brown.
• Garnish with cilantro and avocado (optional).

VEGETARIAN MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add tomatillos and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in black beans, tomatoes, cumin, ancho powder, salt, and cook, smashing beans and tomatoes with a spoon, until warmed through, 5 minutes. Add brown and Spanish rice. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender and warmed through, 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Spread 1 1/2 cups of rice mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chips. Repeat process with remaining rice mixture and chips. Top with cheese and bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 15 minutes.
• Top with radishes and cilantro. Serve immediately.

MEXICAN VEGETARIAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine the first 9 ingredients.
• Spoon into a lightly greased 9 x 11 inch baking dish.
• Sprinkle with the sliced black olives and shredded Monterey Jack Cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees F.
• for about 50 minutes.

VEGETARIAN MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to instructions (I used a rice cooker) - the amount of uncooked rice varies based on your brand. You will need 4 cups of cooked rice to add to the recipe
• While rice is cooking, heat a large heavy bottomed pan over medium high heat (I used a dutch oven)
• Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sauté the red onion, garlic, and bell pepper for 8-12 minutes, or until onion becomes translucent
• Add the corn and fire roasted tomatoes and stir an additional 3 minutes
• Add drained black beans, 4 cups of cooked rice, lime juice, enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, cream cheese, and 1/2 cup of mexican cheese
• Add salt to taste (I used a teaspoon)
• Serve topped with additional mexican cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips
• Enjoy!

HEALTHY VEGETARIAN MEXICAN CASSEROLE WITH RICE & BEANS

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet with oil. Add onions, peppers and diced jalapeño. Sauté for about 4 minutes mins or until they start to brown sightly. Add the corn and saute for couple more minutes. Add the black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, lime juice and then the spices. Stir to combine. Remove from heat. Taste and adjust salt.
• Add the cooked brown rice and mix well. Then add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and mix it.
• Preheat oven to 400º F. Grease the baking dish.
• Transfer the rice and veggies mixture in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and Mexican blend cheese on the top.
• Bake in the center of the oven for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling.
• (optional) Leave a few minutes under broil if desired until lightly golden.
• Garnish with cilantro and sliced jalapeños. Cut into squares and serve!

ROASTED VEGGIE ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• To roast the veggies (this can be done up to 2 days in advance): Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit with racks in the middle and upper third of the oven. Line two large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the vegetables from sticking.
• On one pan, combine the cauliflower and sweet potato. On the other pan, combine the bell peppers and onion. Drizzle half of the olive oil over one pan, and the other half over the other pan. Same with the cumin.
• Sprinkle both pans lightly with salt and pepper, then toss each one until the vegetables are lightly coated in oil and spices, adding another light drizzle of olive oil if necessary. Arrange the vegetables in an even layer across each pan. Bake until the vegetables are tender and caramelized on the edges, about 30 to 35 minutes, tossing the veggies and swapping the pans halfway.
• When you're ready to assemble, reduce the oven heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9″ square baker. Stir the cilantro into the salsa.
• To assemble, spread 1/2 cup salsa evenly over the bottom of the baking pan. Add a single layer of halved tortilla pieces, arranging them so they completely cover the salsa.
• Top with 1/2 of the beans, 1/3 of the vegetables, 1/2 of the of spinach, and 1/3 of the cheese.
• Make a second layer of tortillas (I pressed down on the mixture a little here to make room for the next layers). Top with 1/2 of the remaining salsa, all of the remaining beans, 1/2 of the remaining vegetables, all of the remaining spinach, and 1/2 of the remaining cheese.
• Make a third layer of tortillas (again, I pressed down to make more room). Top with the remaining salsa, vegetables, and cheese.
• Cover the pan with parchment paper (I tent mine in the middle and wrap the edges around the handles) or aluminum foil. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the parchment paper or aluminum foil and bake for 10 more minutes, or until heated through.
• Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes, to give it time to set and reach a palatable temperature. Before serving, sprinkle the top lightly with additional chopped cilantro.

VEGETARIAN TACO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook pasta until al dente. Drain.
• Into a casserole baking dish add your elbow macaroni, black beans, corn, green pepper, tomatoes, tomato soup and taco seasoning mix. Stir the ingredients with a spoon.
• Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the casserole.
• Add finely chopped up jalapenos on top. (optional)
• Bake for 30 minutes or until cheesy is bubbly.
• Enjoy!

VEGETARIAN MEXICAN CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF
• Mince garlic, then chop bell peppers, onions, zucchini, and slice the avocado. Drain and rinse corn and black beans. Cut tortillas into squares.
• Heat 2 tsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic, bell peppers, and onions until just fragrant and starting to soften.
• Add cumin, chili powder, oregano, black beans and corn. Stir to combine.
• Layer bean mixture, avocado, tortillas, and cheese if you're using it. Repeat.
• Cover with foil and bake for 10-20 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Top with cilantro, green onions, olives, cheese, and greek yogurt.

SOUTHWEST VEGETARIAN BAKE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 35-40 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Place beans, corn, tomatoes, cheddar cheese and rice in a large bowl; stir in salsa, sour cream and pepper. Transfer to a shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with onion and olives. , Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. Sprinkle with Mexican cheese; bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

VEGETARIAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE RECIPE (MEXICAN LASAGNA)

Steps:

• Combine beans, tomatoes, chilies, corn, scallions, chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt in a large bowl.
• Lightly oil a 2-3 quart casserole dish. Line the bottom with 6 tortillas, allowing them to overlap in the middle. trim the round edges so they fit squarely against the edge of the casserole. Scoop on half the bean mixture. Sprinkle half the cheese on top. Add another layer of tortillas; the rest of the bean mixture. The rest of the cheese.
• Bake 15-20 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is bubbling.
• Cut into squares and serve with your favorite salsa and sour cream or yogurt to spoon on top.

MEATY VEGAN MEXICAN RICE CASSEROLE IN 30 MINUTES!

Steps:

• Pre-cook rice according to packaging instructions.
• Boil water in a kettle and add veggie stock or boil veggie broth. Take a heat-resisting bowl and soak TVP for 10 minutes.
• When the time is up, squeeze the liquid out with your hands. As a result, you need to have moist, soft "minced meat".
• Pre-heat your frying pan or skillet over medium to high heat.
• Add olive oil, soaked TVP, taco seasoning mix, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix well.
• Fry the TVP for about 5 minutes to get them crispy on the edges a bit.
• Add chopped onion and bell pepper. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Add store-bought chunky salsa sauce, and veggie broth. Stir to combine.
• Add canned sweet corn, canned black bean, pre-cooked white rice, and more taco seasoning mix. Stir to combine. Bring to boil and it is ready for the oven. It should take you at most 10 minutes to get them done.
• Pre-heat oven to 425 Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius). Choose an oven-safe baking dish and add the pre-cooked casserole ingredients. Top it with a generous amount of shredded cheese. You can even mix in some extra cheese if you like it cheezy and gooey. Bake in the oven for 6-8 minutes until the cheese has melted.

VEGETARIAN MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet, turn heat to medium add onions mushrooms and garlic, stir fry until well browned.
• Add carrots cook for a further 3 minutes.
• Add Tomatoes, stir.
• Add peas stir cook one minute.
• Crumble the veggie ground round into the skillet, mix well.
• Cover and let it heat through over med-low heat, stir a couple of times (apprx 10 minutes).
• Serve with cooked pasta or rice.
• Divide the salsa over each serving on the plates or serve it on the side.

FAVORITE MEXICAN CASSEROLE FREEZER MEAL

Steps:

• To make polenta, bring 3 cups of water to boil in a large pan. Whisk in 1 cup of cornmeal. Turn the heat down to a bare simmer and cook for 15 minutes, whisking occasionally. Once thickened, whisk in to the polenta: 2 Tablespoons butter, 1 Tablespoon of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt and cracked black pepper. Cook for an additional few minutes until the butter is fully melted. Remove from heat.
• In a large bowl mix together 2 cans of drained pinto beans, 1 can of drained black beans, 1 cup of fresh or frozen corn, 1 - 16 oz. jar of thick salsa, 1 - 15 oz. can of drained diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 1/3 cup chopped red onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 T. fresh lime juice, 2 tsp. cumin, 1 tsp. oregano and 1/2 tsp. salt. Set aside.
• Spread the polenta at the bottom of a well-greased 13x9 baking dish. Next, spread your bean mixture onto the polenta and then top with 2 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
• To Bake Right Away: Bake uncovered 350˚ F for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160˚ F. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.To Freeze: Cover with heavy-duty foil, label, and freeze. From freezer to oven, bake for 45 minutes in a 375˚ F oven or until the cheese is golden and sides are bubbling. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

VEGETARIAN LAYERED TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large sauté pan over high heat, add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. When it shimmers, immediately add the diced onions and bell peppers. Season with a pinch of salt. Turn heat down to medium. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often to ensure the vegetables are not burning. When the vegetables are soft, add the zucchini, season with a pinch of salt, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more, just until the zucchini loses its rawness. Finally, add the corn, season with a pinch of salt, and cook for a minute more. Turn off the heat.
• Add the black beans to the skillet and stir to combine. Taste. Season with salt to taste.
• Heat the oven to 425ºF. Coat the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with a thin layer of the enchilada sauce (roughly 3/4 cup). Arrange a single layer of tortillas over sauce, trimming edges to fit.
• Scatter a handful each of cilantro and scallions over the tortillas. Spoon a layer of the vegetable-bean mixture over top. Sprinkle a layer of cheese over top. Spoon a layer of sauce over top and use the back of a spoon to spread it out. Repeat the layering: tortillas, herbs, veg+beans, cheese, sauce, until you have three (or four if you wish) layers of tortillas.
• Spoon a thin layer of sauce over the final layer of tortillas. Scatter a final layer of herbs over top. Add a final layer of cheese.
• Bake enchiladas in the middle or top rack of oven until the cheese topping bubbles and browns in spots, 15-25 minutes. Garnish with more fresh cilantro and scallions if you wish. Let rest 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

MEXICAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray an 8x11 or 9x9 inch baking dish (or a similar sized pan) with cooking spray.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium low heat and add the onion, garlic, cumin and chili powder. Stir for a few minutes until the onions are soft and the spices are fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, reserved tomato juice, tomato paste, beans, corn and spinach. Stir and cook for another minute or two until the spinach has wilted and the corn has thawed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Place two corn tortillas in the bottom of the prepared pan and top with 1/4 of the bean mixture, spreading the mixture evenly. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup of the cheese. Repeat until all of the ingredients have been used up, finishing with the cheese.
• Bake until the tortilla casserole has cooked through, approximately 20 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before cutting.
• Serve with garnishes, if desired (I highly recommend them!).

VEGETARIAN MEXICAN CASSEROLE WITH BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine onion, pepper, garlic, salsa, cumin, and black beans in large skillet and bring to simmer over medium heat. Cook, frequently stirring, for 3 minutes.
• Arrange 6 tortillas in bottom of 9 x 13-inch baking dish, overlapping them as necessary.
• Spread half of bean mixture over tortillas and sprinkle with half of cheese. Repeat layering process with remaining tortillas, bean mixture, and cheese.
• Cover dish with foil and bake 15 minutes. Carefully remove foil and serve warm. Garnish with tomatoes, sour cream, and olives.

VEGAN MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and grease 9×13 inch baking pan.
• Dice the bell peppers, jalapeno, and onion. Add small amount of cooking spray or oil to large skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers, jalapeno, and onions, and sprinkle with half of cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and oregano. Stir to coat evenly, then cook for 3-5 minutes until veggies begin to soften. Remove and set aside. Repeat the roasting process with the corn, sprinkling with remaining half of cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and oregano. Remove from heat after 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle all roasted veggies with a little bit of salt and toss to coat.
• Cut the tortillas into thin strips. Put the refried beans in a bowl and mix with a little bit of water to make them easier to spread.
• To create casserole, spread a little bit of sauce (about 1/2 cup) on the bottom of the pan. Start by layering in this order: half of the tortilla strips, all the refried black beans, half of the veggies (peppers, onions, and corn), half of the sauce, half of the cheese. Repeat by creating new layer with remaining half of tortilla strips, veggies, sauce, and cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake for about 20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted. Serve with guacamole, fresh cilantro, and additional chopped black olives.