Best 5 Vegetarian Enchilada Bake Recipes

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Vegetarian enchilada bake is a simple yet delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. Packed with layers of flavor, this casserole-style dish combines the classic flavors of Mexican cuisine with the goodness of vegetables. Whether you are a vegetarian or simply looking for a meatless option, this vegetarian enchilada bake is sure to become a family favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VEGETARIAN ENCHILADAS



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These easy-to-make enchiladas are filled with beans, spinach and cheese. Serve them with rice on the side.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings (2 enchiladas each)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Large pinch cayenne pepper
One 15-ounce can tomato puree
Kosher salt
One 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
One 15-ounce can pinto beans, strained and rinsed
4 ounces shredded Cheddar (about 1 1/2 cups)
4 ounces shredded pepper Jack cheese (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup sour cream
3 scallions, sliced
Kosher salt
Twelve 6-inch corn or flour tortillas
Juice of 1/2 a lime

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the sauce: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chile powder, cumin and cayenne, and continue to cook, stirring, until the spices are toasted, about 1 minute. Add 2 cups water, the tomato puree and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and bring to a simmer. Continue cooking until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly (it should be looser and thinner than marinara sauce), 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • For the filling: Squeeze all the excess moisture out of the spinach. Put it into a large bowl with the pinto beans, and squeeze with your hands to combine and smash up the beans a little. Add half of both the Cheddar and the pepper Jack, half of both the sour cream and the scallions and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and stir to combine.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Lay the tortillas out on a work surface, and spread 1 side of each with about 1 teaspoon of tomato sauce. Put about 1/4 cup of the filling across the middle of each tortilla. Roll each up, then shingle them in 2 even rows in the baking dish. Pour the remaining sauce over the top of the rolled tortillas, and sprinkle with the remaining cheeses. Cover the baking dish loosely with foil, and bake until the cheeses are melted and the filling is hot, about 30 minutes. Uncover, and continue baking to heat completely through, about 10 minutes more.
  • For the topping: Whisk together the remaining sour cream, the lime juice and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Drizzle the mixture over the baked enchiladas, and sprinkle with the remaining scallions.

VEGETARIAN ENCHILADA BAKE



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I've had this vegetarian enchilada bake recipe for years. You'll enjoy the delicious Tex-Mex flavors so much that you won't even miss the meat. -Barbara Stelluto, Devon, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup shredded zucchini
1 tablespoon finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup frozen corn
3/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup salsa
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3 corn tortillas (6 inches)
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute zucchini and pepper in oil until pepper is crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the corn, beans, salt and cumin; saute 2-3 minutes longer. Stir in salsa and cilantro., Place a tortilla in the bottom of a 1-1/2-qt. round baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread with 2/3 cup vegetable mixture; sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese. Repeat layers twice., Bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 20-25 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 676mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED VEGETARIAN ENCHILADAS



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This recipe is adapted from the Pillsbury Bake-off recipe. I like it because you can make it using very mild sauces (like I did) or hotter sauces. While corn tortillas work well, flour tortillas would work just as well, or perhaps even better. Serve it with some white rice on the side.

Provided by SJG3483

Categories     Black Beans

Time 40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cans corn
2 cans black beans (drained)
2 cups salsa (chunkier is better)
1/2 cup firm tofu, cut or ground into very small pieces
1 teaspoon salt
16 corn tortillas, heated (6-inch)
2 cans enchilada sauce
4 cups of reduced fat cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar)
sour cream (for garnishing)

Steps:

  • Grease 2 9x13 baking dishes.
  • Combine beans, corn, salsa, tofu, and salt, mixing thoroughly.
  • Add 1/3 to 1/2 of the cheese, and mix it in with the rest.
  • Spoon some of the mixture into a warm tortilla and roll it up.
  • Place the seam side in the baking dish.
  • Pour enchilada sauce over enchiladas (I only used 1 1/2 cans).
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
  • Bake at 350°F.
  • for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • If desired, garnish each enchilada with a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.3, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 18.1, Sodium 623.8, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 7.7

CHEESY VEGETARIAN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Quick and easy cheesy enchilada casserole. Takes only 6 ingredients to make this popular one-pan amazing Mexican vegetarian dinner dish! Garnish with green onions and sour cream if desired.

Provided by Culinary Envy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into quarters
1 (8 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed
1 onion, chopped
1 (3.8 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 (16 ounce) can green chile enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Arrange 1/3 of the tortillas over the bottom of the prepared dish. Spread 1/2 the Cheddar cheese, onion, and olives over tortillas. Spoon 1/3 of the green enchilada sauce and 1/3 of the Mexican cheese on top. Repeat layering with 1/3 tortillas and the remaining Cheddar cheese, onion, and olives. Spoon another third of the sauce and Mexican cheese on top. Finish with the remaining tortillas, sauce, and Mexican cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until cheese is bubbly on top, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 96.2 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Sodium 762.9 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

VEGETARIAN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE RECIPE



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Make and share this Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 cups zucchini, diced
2 cups fresh spinach, packed and coarsely shredded
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
4 ounces green chili peppers, diced
6 ounces black olives, sliced
2 1/2 cups enchilada sauce
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
sour cream (optional)
salsa (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil 9x13 inch baking dish. Add oil to skillet and brown onion, garlic and jalapeno. Add zucchini and cook 5 minute or until tender. Add spinach and corn. Cook and stir until spinach wilts. Turn off heat and add diced green chile peppers.
  • Dip 6 tortillas in the enchilada sauce, and place them in the prepared baking dish, overlapping as needed to cover bottom of dish. Place 1/2 of the vegetable mixture on top of the tortillas. Top with half the cheese. Layer with another 6 tortillas dipped in enchilada sauce and the rest of the vegetable mixture. Drizzle with remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and olives. Cover with foil 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.
  • Serve with sour cream and salsa!

Tips:

  • Prep the Vegetables: Before you start cooking, wash and chop all the vegetables. This will save you time and keep your cooking process organized.
  • Use Fresh Tortillas: Fresh tortillas will give your enchilada bake a better flavor and texture. If you can, try to use homemade tortillas or buy them fresh from a local store.
  • Don't Overfill the Tortillas: When filling the tortillas, don't overfill them. This will make them difficult to roll and may cause them to break.
  • Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the enchilada bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tortillas are golden brown. This usually takes around 20-25 minutes.
  • Let It Cool Before Slicing: Let the enchilada bake cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the cheese set and prevent the enchiladas from falling apart.

Conclusion:

This vegetarian enchilada bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is a great option for beginner cooks or those looking for a quick and tasty meal. This vegetarian enchilada bake is also a versatile dish. You can customize it to your liking by adding different vegetables, cheeses, or sauces. For example, you could add some black beans, corn, or roasted red peppers. You could also use a different type of cheese, such as Monterey Jack or pepper Jack. And if you like a spicy enchilada bake, you could add some diced jalapenos or a dash of cayenne pepper.

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