Vegetarian King Ranch Casserole
Vegetarian King Ranch Casserole is a Tex-Mex delight featuring layers of tortillas, vegetables, and a creamy, spicy sauce, all topped with melted cheese, creating a hearty and satisfying meatless meal with a zesty kick.
Servings: 6
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (assorted colors)
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- Drained and rinsed 1 can (15 oz) of black beans
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, sauté the diced onions and bell peppers until they begin to soften.
- Add the diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, diced green chilies, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. To allow the flavors to meld together cook for another 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream and vegetable broth, stirring until smooth.
- Gently coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with a thin layer of cooking spray. Place half of the corn tortillas in the bottom of the dish, slightly overlapping them.
- Layer half of the vegetable mixture over the tortillas, followed by half of the sour cream mixture and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, vegetables, sour cream mixture, and cheese.
- Place aluminum foil over the baking dish and then bake for 30 minutes. Next, take off the foil and continue baking for an extra 10-15 minutes until the casserole becomes bubbly, and the cheese achieves a golden brown hue.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.