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Roasted Veggie Enchilada Casserole

Roasted Veggie Enchilada Casserole

This Roasted Veggie Enchilada Casserole is a delicious and hearty dish loaded with roasted vegetables and topped with cheese.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheets
  • 9" square baking pan
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Roasted veggies

  • 0.5 head cauliflower cut into ½-inch chunks
  • 1 large sweet potato peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
  • 2 medium red bell peppers cut into 1-inch squares
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced into wedges about ½-inch wide
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin divided
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Remaining ingredients

  • 2.25 cups red salsa either homemade or jarred
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus extra for garnish
  • 9 to 10 pieces corn tortillas halved
  • 1 can black beans 15 ounces, rinsed and drained or 1 ½ cups cooked black beans
  • 2 big handfuls baby spinach leaves about 2 ounces
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions
 

Roasting the Veggies

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit with racks in the middle and upper third of the oven. Line two large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • On one pan, combine the cauliflower and sweet potato. On the other pan, combine the bell peppers and onion. Drizzle half of the olive oil over one pan, and the other half over the other pan. Same with the cumin.
  • Sprinkle both pans lightly with salt and pepper, then toss each one until the vegetables are lightly coated in oil and spices. Arrange the vegetables in an even layer across each pan. Bake until the vegetables are tender and caramelized on the edges, about 30 to 35 minutes, tossing the veggies and swapping the pans halfway.

Assembling the Casserole

  • Reduce the oven heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9" square baker. Stir the cilantro into the salsa.
  • Spread ½ cup salsa evenly over the bottom of the baking pan. Add a single layer of halved tortilla pieces, arranging them to completely cover the salsa.
  • Top with ½ of the beans, ⅓ of the vegetables, ½ of the spinach, and ⅓ of the cheese.
  • Make a second layer of tortillas and press down on the mixture a little to make room for the next layers. Top with ½ of the remaining salsa, all of the remaining beans, ½ of the remaining vegetables, all of the remaining spinach, and ½ of the remaining cheese.
  • Make a third layer of tortillas and press down again to make more room. Top with the remaining salsa, vegetables, and cheese.
  • Cover the pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the parchment paper or aluminum foil and bake for 10 more minutes, or until heated through.
  • Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle the top lightly with additional chopped cilantro.

Notes

This casserole can be prepared a couple of days in advance, making it a great make-ahead meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg
Keyword Casserole, Comfort Food, easy recipe, enchiladas, Roasted Veggie Enchilada Casserole, vegetarian
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