Name: Black Bean Enchilada Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: mexican inspired
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed; 10 small corn tortillas; 2 cups enchilada sauce; 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend); 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (4 oz) green chilies, drained; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned); 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tbsp olive oil; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tbsp lime juice; Salt and pepper, to taste

Description

This easy Black Bean Enchilada Casserole is a hearty, cheesy, and flavorful vegetarian dish. Layered with black beans, tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheese, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
10 small corn tortillas
2 cups enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (4 oz) green chilies, drained
1 bell pepper, diced
1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp lime juice
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat the Oven
- Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
Prepare the Filling
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers until softened.
- Stir in black beans, corn, green chilies, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
Layer the Casserole
- Spread a small amount of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Layer tortillas, followed by a portion of the black bean mixture, a drizzle of enchilada sauce, and shredded cheese.
- Repeat layers, finishing with cheese on top.
Bake
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish & Serve
- Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Notes

🌱 Make it Vegan – Use dairy-free cheese or nutritional yeast.
🍗 Add Protein – Mix in cooked shredded chicken or ground turkey.
🔥 Spicy Kick – Add diced jalapeños or extra chili powder.
🌾 Gluten-Free – Use certified gluten-free tortillas and sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: mexican inspired

Keywords: Black Bean Enchilada Casserole, vegetarian enchilada casserole, easy Mexican casserole, meatless enchiladas, cheesy enchilada bake