Enchilada Casserole

Cinco de Mayo - Main Dish

The inclusion of tempeh adds a good measure of protein to this spicy enchilada casserole. You can replace the Cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack if you like. Serve with sour cream and salsa!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

rinsed and drained

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 onion

chopped

1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers

1 jalapeno pepper

seeded and minced

1 (8 ounce) package tempeh

crumbled

6 (6 inch) corn tortillas

1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce

1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives

8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Gerry's Margarita

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a medium bowl combine the beans garlic onion chile peppers jalapeno pepper and tempeh. Pour enchilada sauce into a shallow bowl.

Step 3

Dip three tortillas in the enchilada sauce and place them in the prepared baking dish. Be sure to cover the bottom of the dish as completely as possible. Place 1/2 of the bean mixture on top of the tortillas and repeat. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the casserole and sprinkle with olives and shredded cheese.

Step 4

Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes or until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese is melted.

Nutritional Information

Enchilada Casserole

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 375.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.4g 35%

Carbohydrates: 24.9g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 5.7g 23%

Sugars: 1.4g

Fat: 24g 37%

Saturated Fat: 11.5g 57%

Cholesterol: 54mg 18%

Vitamin A Iu: 948.3IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.9mg 30%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 17.1mg 29%

Folate: 22.2mcg 6%

Calcium: 306.6mg 31%

Iron: 3.3mg 18%

Magnesium: 54.7mg 20%

Potassium: 323.5mg 9%

Sodium: 709.2mg 28%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 216.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.