VEGETARIAN MEXICAN CASSEROLE - PLUS LOW CAL AND LOW FAT!
You'll never miss the meat in this delicious Cooking Light recipe. The entire family gave it a thumbs up!
Provided by CaliforniaJan
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 28m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and jalapeno; cook 1 minute. Stir in chili powder, cumin, black pepper, and crumbles; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Arrange half of tortilla chips in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; top evenly with the crumbles mixture.
- Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in skillet over medium heat. Add beans, mashing with the back of a wooden spoon until chunky and thick; cook 2 minutes or until heated, stirring constantly. Stir in lime juice.
- Combine tomato, cilantro, and salt. Layer beans and tomato mixture over crumbles mixture in dish. Top with remaining tortilla chips, pressing to slightly crush. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 13 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Cut casserole into 6 equal pieces; top each serving with 1 teaspoon sour cream, 1 teaspoon onions, and 2 teaspoons olives.
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Jewel Sizil
j-s@yahoo.comThis casserole was delicious! It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Sobuz Hossen
h.s@gmail.comThis recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of extra seasoning to make it flavorful. I also found the zucchini to be a bit mushy. I think I'll try roasting it next time.
Oluchi Mbagwu
m17@gmail.comThis casserole was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would use less chili powder next time. The flavor was good, but it was just a bit too hot for me.
Manoj Thota
m-t@hotmail.comThis casserole is my new favorite comfort food! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that it's also relatively healthy. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Saif
saif65@hotmail.frThis recipe was a disaster! I followed the directions exactly and it turned out inedible. The flavors were all wrong and the texture was mushy. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I will not be making this again.
Mimran Cheena
cheenam@gmail.comThis casserole was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more sauce next time. The flavor was good, but it needed a little something extra. Maybe some diced tomatoes or green chilies.
Zamiir Updirahman
zamiir.u95@gmail.comI was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this casserole. I'm not usually a big fan of vegetarian dishes, but this one was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Readable Faun1154
r@yahoo.comThis recipe was a lifesaver! I was short on time and needed something quick and easy to make for dinner. This casserole came together in no time and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Pagal Kuri
kuri@aol.comDelicious! This casserole was a hit with my family. It was easy to make and packed with flavor. I will definitely be making it again.
Lima Biswas
biswas.lima30@gmail.comThis recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of extra seasoning to make it flavorful. I also found the zucchini to be a bit mushy. I think I'll try roasting it next time.
Aman Chaudhari
chaudhari-a@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again!
Christina Ross
ross_c88@gmail.comThis casserole is the perfect comfort food! It's cheesy, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying. I love that it's also relatively healthy. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Jessica Reyes
jessicar@hotmail.frGreat recipe for a weeknight meal! It was quick and easy to make, and my family loved it. I used ground turkey instead of beef, and it turned out great. I'll definitely be making this again!
Md G
m-g22@yahoo.comThis is one of my go-to recipes for potlucks and parties. It's always a crowd-pleaser! I like to add some diced avocado and cilantro on top before serving. It really takes it to the next level.
Rosemary Mejia
mejia61@gmail.comMeh. This recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I think it needed more seasoning or something. I also found the zucchini to be a bit bland. Maybe if I had roasted it first, it would have had more flavor.
Littbarski Cletus
cletus.littbarski@gmail.comDelicious meal! This dish was a big hit with my family. I thought the spicy black beans and corn added a nice touch. They really brought the dish to life. Will definitely make this again!
Akinde Titilayo
t.a17@hotmail.frEasy-peasy! This casserole is great for a busy weeknight meal. It comes together in no time. I did add some extra spices to give it a little more kick, but that's just a personal preference. Overall, I really enjoyed it.
Betty Boop
b@hotmail.comI love Mexican food, but I'm always looking for healthier options. This casserole is the perfect solution! It's got all the flavors I love, but it's also low in calories and fat. I will definitely be making it again.
Netely Huante
h@yahoo.comThis casserole was a hit! I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes. This one definitely fit the bill. It was easy to make and packed with flavor. I'll definitely be making it again.