FIREMAN BOB'S VEGETARIAN CASSEROLE MY WAY...

Fireman Bob's Vegetarian Casserole my way... image

Provided by Bob Cooney @firemanbob65

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup(s) wild rice
2 cup(s) water
1 package(s) soy burger crumbles
1 large can whole tomatoes, drained - keep 1/2 cup juice - set aside
3 tablespoon(s) chili powder
2 teaspoon(s) cumin
2 package(s) taco seasoning mix - heat level your choice
2 large corn tortillas - 12 inch packages
2 large cans refried beans, vegetarian - divided
2 large jalapeno peppers - seeded - diced fine
2 cup(s) salsa - your choice on brand
1 pound(s) cheddar cheese - shredded - divided
1 pound(s) monterey jack cheese - shredded - divided
14 ounce(s) can green chile - whole - drained - diced fine
2 bunch(es) cilantro, fresh - chopped

Steps:

In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Turn heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Place soy crumbles, tomatoes, reserved tomato juice, chili powder, cumin, green chile, and taco seasoning in a Large Dutch Oven and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
Cook and stir, breaking up tomatoes, for 10 minutes.
Take 1/2 cup of tomato mixture and spread on bottom of a 9 x 13 baking pan.
Place one layer of corn tortillas in a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Layer with one quarter of the beans, jalapeno peppers, rice, salsa, soy mixture, cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese.
Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, beginning with the corn tortillas, and top with remaining Cheddar cheese.
Cook in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Sprinkle cilantro on top before serving. Serve HOT ENJOY !!!