Southwestern Enchilada Casserole

Southwestern Enchilada Casserole

Prep Time: 0 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 6

6-8 servings

Ingredients

  • piece medium yellow onion, chopped
  • piece medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • teaspoon chili powder
  • teaspoon dried oregano
  • teaspoon dried basil
  • can diced tomatoes
  • can black beans
  • piece medium zucchini, sliced
  • cup raw, frozen, or canned corn
  • cup coarsely chopped greens (kale, collards, or Swiss chard)
  • piece corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch squares
  • piece corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch squares
  • piece Guacamole or diced avocado (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of water in a large frying pan or soup pot over medium-high heat. When the water starts to sputter, add the onion and bell pepper, and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, and add the garlic, chili powder, oregano, and basil, and cook for 2 minutes more, adding a little water as needed to prevent sticking.
  2. Stir in the diced tomatoes, beans, zucchini, corn, greens, and the 4 cut-up corn tortillas, then cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Set aside a 9×13-inch casserole dish (you do not need to prepare it with any oil or parchment paper).
  4. Place 1 cup of the cooked vegetables into a blender, and blend until smooth (add a little water if the mixture is too thick to blend). Stir this back into the cooked vegetables.
  5. Spoon the mixture into the casserole dish, and scatter the remaining 2 cut-up corn tortillas on the top. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Set aside for 5 minutes before serving.
  6. Variation: Most stores carry a standard chili powder, which is mild in flavor and what I have used in this recipe. If you like things on the hot-n-spicy side, feel free to use a hotter chili powder of your choice instead, or add ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a few chopped jalapeños.
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