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Servings 4
Prep 15 min
Cook 30 min
Total 45 min
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July 1, 2025

Cheesy Vegan Enchilada Casserole

519 Calories
18 g Proteins
48 g Carbs
25 g Fats

This layered vegan enchilada casserole is the ultimate comfort meal spicy, cheesy, satisfying. Made with black beans, corn, tortillas, and a creamy plant-based cheese sauce, it’s a Tex-Mex favorite reinvented the Veggie Fiesta way.

Ingredients
1
tbsp
Olive oil
1
Onion
diced
2
Cloves garlic
minced
1
Red bell pepper
diced
400
g
Black beans
drained
1
cup
Corn
frozen
1
tbsp
Cumin
1
tbsp
Smoked Paprika
1
tbsp
Chili powder
Salt & pepper to taste
6
Corn tortillas
1
cup
Enchilada sauce
2
tbsp
Yeast
1
tbsp
Tahini
1
tsp
Miso paste
1
tbsp
Cornstarch
250
ml
Unsweetened plant milk
Salt & pepper to taste
Delicious
Fiesta Booster!
These add creamy umami, spice and depth to your casserole layers.
½ tsp chipotle paste – for smoky heat
Juice of ½ lime – to cut through the richness
A few crushed tortilla chips on top – for added crunch
Booster? What's that?
It’s our secret weapon: a sprinkle of flavor, crunch or color that takes your meal from good to unforgettable
Tips & Variations
  • Use sweet potato or zucchini in the filling
  • Add jalapeños or hot sauce for spice lovers
  • Make it ahead and reheat for easy weeknight meals
  • Use flour tortillas if not gluten-free

Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
In a skillet, heat oil. Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper for 5 minutes. Add beans, corn, spices, and a few spoonfuls of enchilada sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 3
In a saucepan, whisk together all cheese sauce ingredients. Heat gently while whisking until thickened and creamy (5–7 minutes).
Step 4
In a baking dish, layer: tortillas, bean mixture, cheese sauce, enchilada sauce. Repeat until everything is used. End with cheese + sauce on top.
Step 5
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 5–10 more minutes until bubbly and golden.
Step 6
Let cool slightly before serving. Top with optional lime juice and tortilla chips.
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Olive oil

Olive oil

Onion

Onion

Cloves garlic

Cloves garlic

Red bell pepper

Red bell pepper

Black beans

Black beans

Corn

Corn

Cumin

Cumin

Smoked Paprika

Smoked Paprika

Chili powder

Chili powder

Salt & pepper to taste

Salt & pepper to taste

Corn tortillas

Corn tortillas

Enchilada sauce

Enchilada sauce

Yeast

Yeast

Tahini

Tahini

Miso paste

Miso paste

Cornstarch

Cornstarch

Unsweetened plant milk

Unsweetened plant milk

Salt & pepper to taste

Salt & pepper to taste

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