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
Onion
Cloves garlic
Red bell pepper
Black beans
Corn
Cumin
Smoked Paprika
Chili powder
Salt & pepper to taste
Corn tortillas
Enchilada sauce
Yeast
Tahini
Miso paste
Cornstarch
Unsweetened plant milk
Salt & pepper to taste
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