Vegetarian Tortilla Bake

Layered with bold Tex-Mex flavors, this Vegetarian Tortilla Bake is a hearty, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks. Packed with wholesome ingredients like black beans, zucchini, and corn, and seasoned with a medley of cumin and chili powder, this recipe delivers comfort food that’s both nourishing and delicious. Alternating layers of soft tortillas, zesty vegetable filling, and gooey Mexican blend cheese create a casserole that’s as satisfying to eat as it is easy to make. Ready in just about an hour, this vegetarian delight can be customized with fresh cilantro and a creamy dollop of sour cream for the perfect finishing touch. Whether you're feeding a family or hosting friends, this baked tortilla stack is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 medium-sized flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the zucchini and continue to cook for another 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the black beans, corn kernels, diced tomatoes with green chilies, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Place two tortillas in the bottom of the baking dish, slightly overlapping them to cover the base.

Step 6

Spread 1/3 of the vegetable mixture over the tortillas, followed by a layer of 1/3 of the shredded cheese.

Step 7

Repeat this process two more times, creating a total of three layers, finishing with the remaining cheese on top.

Step 8

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Allow the tortilla bake to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped cilantro and a dollop of sour cream, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2219.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2711.1

Total Fat 134.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 260mg	0%
Sodium 6136.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 281.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 54.2g	0%
Total Sugars 44.3g
Protein 112.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2445.8mg	0%
Iron 22.9mg	0%
Potassium 3809.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.4%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 40.4%