Mexican Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, minced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 (12-ounce) package meatless fat-free crumbles (such as Lightlife Smart Ground); 48 baked tortilla chips; Cooking spray; 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 cups chopped seeded plum tomato; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions; 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (12-ounce) package meatless fat-free crumbles (such as Lightlife Smart Ground)
48 baked tortilla chips
Cooking spray
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 cups chopped seeded plum tomato
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
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 crumbles mixture.
3
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.
4
Combine tomato and cilantro. 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 375u00b0 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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Look for veggie protein crumbles in the produce section, near the tofu. Zesty Mexican spices and flavorings sass up plain- (or original-) flavored crumbles.

340

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided, 1 cup chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 jalapeno pepper, minced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Casserole

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