Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole Recipe Recipe

Craving a hearty, flavorful vegetarian meal? This Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole, inspired by the Progresso Tamale Parlor, is a cheesy, delicious explosion of southwestern flavors! Loaded with corn, spinach, zucchini, and spicy peppers, this easy casserole is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish. Get ready for a taste of authentic Mexican comfort food!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 445.9 kcal
Protein 40g
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Ingredients for Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole Recipe

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How to Make Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole Recipe

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly oil a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), and 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and minced). Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add 2 medium zucchini (chopped) and cook for 5 minutes, or until tender.
  5. Stir in 5 ounces fresh spinach (chopped) and 1 cup frozen corn (thawed). Cook and stir until spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles (undrained).
  7. Dip 6 corn tortillas in enchilada sauce, one at a time, to lightly coat. Place them in the prepared baking dish, overlapping as needed to cover the bottom.
  8. Spread half of the vegetable mixture over the tortillas.
  9. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
  10. Layer with another 6 enchilada sauce-dipped tortillas, the remaining vegetable mixture, and the remaining enchilada sauce.
  11. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and 1/4 cup sliced black olives.
  12. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  13. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  14. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with sour cream and salsa.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

48 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

63g

Carbs

12g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole Recipe?

Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole Recipe takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole Recipe?

Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole Recipe has approximately 445.9 calories per serving, with about 40 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 39 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole Recipe?

The key ingredients for Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole Recipe are Oil, Garlic Cloves, Onion, Jalapeno Pepper, Zucchini, Fresh Spinach. See the full list with measurements above.

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