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Roasted Veggie Enchilada Casserole

Roasted Veggie Enchilada Casserole: Easy, Flavor-Packed Delight

Delicious Roasted Veggie Enchilada Casserole packed with flavor, featuring roasted vegetables and layers of tortillas.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • baking pan

Ingredients
  

Roasted veggies

  • ½ head cauliflower, cut into ½-inch chunks
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
  • 2 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 ¼ cups red salsa, either homemade or jarred (18 ounces)
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro , plus extra for garnish
  • 9 to 10 corn tortillas, halved
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (15 ounces) 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 to prevent the vegetables from sticking.
  • 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, adding another light drizzle of olive oil if necessary. 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 so they 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. 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. 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, to give it time to set and reach a palatable temperature. Before serving, sprinkle the top lightly with additional chopped cilantro.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Perry’s Plate. Suggestions for mild to medium salsa depending on heat preferences. Can be made dairy-free/vegan by replacing cheese and using more salsa. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Comfort Food, easy casserole, flavor-packed, healthy, Roasted Veggie Enchilada Casserole, Vegetarian
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