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Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

Satisfying Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole for Cozy Nights

This Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole celebrates vibrant flavors and offers a delicious meat-free meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Brown Lentils Cook until very tender.
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1/2 cup Red Quinoa Can substitute with brown rice.
  • 8 ounces Brown Mushrooms Finely minced.
  • 1 can Chopped Green Chiles Use jalapeños for more spice.
  • 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese Can swap with cheddar or vegan cheese.
For the Sauce
  • 2 cans Old El Paso™ Mild Red Enchilada Sauce Alternatively, use homemade sauce.
For Assembly
  • 18 pieces Corn Tortillas Can use flour tortillas if preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Consider avocado oil as a substitute.
Optional Toppings
  • to taste Jalapeños For garnish.
  • to taste Cherry Tomatoes For topping.
  • to taste Scallions
  • to taste Cilantro
  • to taste Avocado
  • to taste Sour Cream

Equipment

  • medium pot
  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium pot, combine brown lentils with water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then add quinoa. Cook for about 20 minutes until very tender, then drain excess liquid.
  2. Finely mince brown mushrooms in a food processor. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté mushrooms for 5-8 minutes until browned and moisture has evaporated.
  3. Transfer lentils and quinoa to a mixing bowl. Combine with sautéed mushrooms, one can of enchilada sauce, chopped green chiles, and half of the shredded cheese. Mix thoroughly.
  4. In a baking dish, pour half of the remaining enchilada sauce to coat the bottom. Arrange corn tortillas over sauce, overlapping slightly. Spoon half of the filling mixture on top.
  5. Place another layer of tortillas over the filling. Drizzle with more enchilada sauce, then top with remaining filling. Finish with more tortillas, sealing flavors and pouring remaining sauce over.
  6. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese over the top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Remove foil and switch oven to broil. Broil for an additional 1-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with optional toppings as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Fantastic leftovers ideal for lunches. Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.

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