Impossible Tortilla Casserole

Meet your new favorite weeknight meal: Impossible Tortilla Casserole! This layered Tex-Mex-inspired dish is a hearty, flavor-packed creation that’s as easy to make as it is satisfying to eat. Featuring layers of tender flour tortillas, a robust black bean and veggie filling infused with cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, and gooey melted Mexican-blend cheese, this casserole comes together in just under an hour. It’s baked to golden perfection and topped with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and brightness. Perfect for feeding a family or meal prepping for the week, this vegetarian delight brings bold flavors and comforting textures to your table. Serve it with a side of salsa, guacamole, or a crisp salad for a complete and irresistible meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel-style)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 flour tortillas (8-inch)
• 2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

Spread one-third of the bean and vegetable mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle one-third of the shredded cheese on top.

Step 7

Repeat the layering process two more times, using all the tortillas, filling, and cheese. The top layer should be cheese.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Step 10

Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Slice and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1683.8 grams (1683.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2581

Total Fat 121.40g	156%
Saturated Fat 51.20g	256%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 200mg	67%
Sodium 5513mg	240%
Total Carbohydrate 285.70g	104%
Dietary Fiber 45.30g	162%
Total Sugars 32.90g
Protein 103.20g	206%

Vitamin D 48IU	240%
Calcium 2240mg	172%
Iron 21mg	118%
Potassium 2968mg	63%

*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: 41.3%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 43.2%