Best Easy Vegetarian Chilaquiles Enchilada Casserole Recipes

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.

CHILAQUILES CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini, beans, tomatoes, corn, cumin and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are heated through, about 3 minutes.
• Scatter half the tortilla pieces in the pan. Top with half the vegetable mixture, half the enchilada sauce and half the cheese. Repeat with one more layer of tortillas, vegetables, sauce and cheese. Cover with foil.
• Bake the casserole for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more.

VEGETARIAN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.Meanwhile heat oil in a medium skillet and add in the onion and bell peppers. Sauté until tender 3-4 minutes. Add in garlic and cook for an additional minute then set aside.
• Spread a little enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan.
• To assemble start by layering 1/3 of the tortillas, half of the onions, half of the beans, half of the corn, half of the green chilies, 1/3 of the sauce and 1/3 of the cheese.
• Repeat with a layer of 1/3 of the tortillas and the remaining half of the beans, corn and green chilies. Spread 1/3 of the enchilada sauce on top and sprinkle with 1/3 of the cheese.
• Layer on the remaining tortillas, sauce and cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is warmed through.Serve immediately with olives, cilantro, sour cream if desired.

EASY VEGETARIAN CHILAQUILES (ENCHILADA CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• Stack 6 tortillas and slice into 1/2 inch strips, then cut into thirds or quarters in opposite direction.
• Warm slightly less than 1/2 the can of enchilada sauce in a large glass bowl in microwave (or on stove, in pan or skillet).
• Add tortilla strips and let sit for a couple of minutes. Warm sauce gently or tortillas strips will disintegrate.
• Spread in bottom of 9x9" baking pan.
• Defrost vegetarian crumbles and heat with beans.
• Spread over layer of tortilla strips.
• Sprinkle half the cheese over the bean mix.
• Cut up remaining tortillas and repeat warming process with remaining sauce. Layer over beans, and top with remaining cheese.
• Bake in oven until cheese is melted (about 20 minutes at 350, or 8 minutes in microwave).
• Serve with sour cream. Goes well with rice.

INSANELY EASY VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onions, carrots, and garlic until tender. Stir in green pepper, red pepper, celery, and chili powder. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.
• Stir in mushrooms, and cook 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, and corn. Season with cumin, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

VEGETARIAN CHILAQUILES

Steps:

• Pour the oil into skillet and heat until very hot, but not smoking. Add tortilla triangles and fry, stirring constantly, until brown and crisp (about 3-4 minutes).
• Pour in the salsa (carefully as it will bubble up) and cook, stirring, until the tortillas soak up most of the salsa (about 1 minute). Add the beans and stir to heat.
• With a wooden spoon, move the tortilla and salsa mixture over to one half of the pan, and lower the heat.
• Pour the eggs into the empty side of the pan, and cook, stirring, until they are about halfway set.
• Stir the eggs into the tortilla salsa mixture and cook until the eggs are just set.
• To serve: Divide the chilequiles among two plates and top with your garnishes of choice.