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Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

I- Ingredients for 12 servings :

  • Enchilada sauce;
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil;
  • 1 onions (small, cubed);
  • 1 garlic cloves (minced);
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt;
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin;
  • 1 tsp chili powder;
  • 1 tsp honey;
  • 14 oz diced tomatoes (unsalted);
  • 1 cup water;
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder;
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder;
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin;
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt;
  • 1/2 cup sour cream;
  • 1 large eggs;
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels;
  • 15 oz black beans (drained);
  • 1 red bell pepper (medium, diced);
  • 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped);
  • 2 1/2 cups Mexican cheese blend (divided);
  • 6 corn tortillas.

II- Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a small saucepan over medium heat and sauté the onions for 4 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, cumin and chili powder and sauté an additional minute.
  3. Add the honey, diced tomatoes and water. Stir, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Allow mixture to cool for 10 minutes then place in a blender, puree and set aside.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk the onion, garlic, cumin powder, salt, sour cream and egg.
  6. Stir in the corn, black beans, bell pepper, cilantro and 2 cups of cheese to combine.
  7. Pour 3/4 cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 7×11 baking dish. Cover with 2 corn tortillas.
  8. Spread half of the mixture on top of the tortillas and top with another ½ cup of sauce followed by 2 more tortillas.
  9. Spread the remaining mixture on top of the tortillas, top with the remaining 2 tortillas, sauce and cheese.
  10. Bake for 40 minutes uncovered.
  11. Serve & enjoy.

III- Nutrition Facts per serving:

  • 120 calories;
  • Fat: 4g;
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g;
  • Cholesterol: 25mg;
  • Carbs: 18g;
  • Fiber: 4g;
  • Protein: 5g;
  • Sugar: 3g.