Vegetarian Enchilada Skillet Casserole - the quicker, easier way to make enchiladas! Cheesy, flavorful vegetables, black beans, and pinto beans are delicious in this easy summer vegetable recipe, no rolling required!
Sauté onion, bell pepper, corn kernels, and zucchini until onions are translucent. Stir in the beans and meatless crumbles.
If cooking as a skillet: Stir in 1 cup of the enchilada sauce and strips of tortillas, stirring until evenly coated. Top with remaining sauce and cheddar cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
If assembling as a casserole: Pour 1/2 cup enchilada sauce in a 9x13” pan and spread to coat the bottom. Place a layer of tortillas on the bottom, top with half of the bean filling and cheese. Layer with more tortillas, remaining filling and cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake in oven for about 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is gooey.
Serve with garnish.
Notes
Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole FAQs/Tips
What kind of black beans do you use? I use Bush’s Black Bean Fiesta, which has a mild chipotle sauce, for an extra layer of flavor, however, this is not a vegetarian product since it does contain chicken fat and a scant amount of bacon fat in the sauce. If you need a truly vegetarian casserole you can also use Bush's Seasoned Recipe Black Beans, or feel free to substitute with plain black beans, rinsed and drained.
What kind of tortillas do you use? I use either Corn or 50/50 Corn-Flour tortillas! The smaller, 5-inch tortillas work great here.
Should I stir in the tortillas or layer? How much time do you have? When pinched for time, simply stirring in the tortillas makes for less mess and quicker cooking! But if you prefer more distinct layers and have a couple of extra minutes, layer them! Either way tastes great.
How to Make Ahead: You could make the whole enchilada ahead of time, cover with foil, and refrigerate until you are ready to pop it in the oven. Since you will need to heat from a chilled state, add more oven time until the casserole is fully heated through.