Craving a mouthwatering Mexican-inspired dish that's both quick and incredibly satisfying? Look no further than this Vegetarian Enchilada Skillet Casserole – a one-pan wonder that transforms simple ingredients into a flavor explosion that will have your taste buds dancing! In just 45 minutes, you'll create a meal so delicious, it'll make you forget all about complicated recipes and time-consuming preparations.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas, cut into strips
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by dicing the onion, mincing the garlic, draining the black beans and corn, and cutting the corn tortillas into strips.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until they become translucent and slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Pour in the drained black beans and corn, stirring to combine with the onion and garlic mixture.
- Pour the enchilada sauce over the bean and corn mixture, stirring to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Gently fold in the corn tortilla strips, allowing them to become slightly submerged in the sauce.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the skillet mixture.
- Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Let the casserole simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and the tortilla strips have softened.
- Remove from heat and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
- Serve hot directly from the skillet, portioning into individual servings.
Tips
- Choose high-quality enchilada sauce for the best flavor – it makes a huge difference in the final taste of the dish.
- For extra crispiness, you can briefly toast the corn tortilla strips in a dry skillet before adding them to the mixture.
- Feel free to customize the cheese – try a blend of monterey jack and cheddar for more depth of flavor.
- If you want to add more protein, consider mixing in some crumbled tofu or plant-based meat alternative.
- Let the casserole rest for those full 5 minutes after cooking – this helps the flavors meld and makes serving easier.
- For a spicier version, add some diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes during cooking.
- Serve with additional toppings like sour cream, avocado slices, or extra fresh cilantro for a restaurant-style presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 20mg
