Chilaquile Casserole
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You can use any veg you have in the fridge to make this versatile, mexicany casserole. I like to make the Sauce in the Vitamix. It is fast and easy and very good but you can use any mild salsa you have. I have used both red and green, both are great
Ingredients
- Sauce
- 2-3 cups Tomato Stuff, fresh, chopped, sauce all work
- 1 Red Pepper, chopped or a handful of frozen organic Peppers
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, peeled
- small handful Cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 whole or part Hot Pepper, jalapeño or serrano
- splash Maple Syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Sea Salt
- few grinds Pepper
- Filling
- 12 Organic Corn Tortillas
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, chopped
- 2 cups Zucchini or Butternut Squash or Sweet Potatoes or a combination
- 11/2 cups Frozen Corn
- 1 cup Tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups Black or Pinto Beans, leftover or canned and rinsed
- Squeeze of Lime Juice
- 1 large bag (or fresh bunches) Spinach, Kale, Chard or a mixture
- Cheddar Cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400f or 200c
- Toss in the Tortillas. Right on the shelf is fine. Bake 8-10 minutes until crisp, cool
- Whirl all the Sauce ingredients in the Vitamix about 6 minutes on high until just steaming
- Transfer to a pan and simmer while you prepare the filling
- In a hot, dry pan, toast the Cumin Seeds until fragrant
- Add a splash of Olive Oil and the Garlic and Onion, sauté until soft and beginning to brown
- Add the remaining Veg and simmer 10 minutes
- Rinse the Greens and leave some water clinging to the leaves
- Put into a hot pan and cover, steaming for 3-5 minutes, drain and squeeze out excess water
- Add the Beans to the Veg mixture, season and add a squeeze of Lime
- Spray a large casserole with non stick spray or a swirl of olive oil
- Crush 5 Tortillas and spread in the bottom of the casserole
- Add the Bean and Veg Mixture, top with 1/2 of the Sauce and grate on cheese if using
- Layer on the Greens and top with remaining Sauce. Crush the rest of the Tortillas, layer on and top with Cheese (if using)
- Bake at 350f or 180c for 20-30 minutes until hot and bubbling
- Top with Guac or Avocados, Salsa, Sour Cream
Recipe by Healthy Mama Cooks at http://www.healthymamacooks.com/982/