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Low-Fat Enchilada Casserole

Layer on the flavor! This savory south of the border meal is high on flavor and nutrition. It’s perfect for vegetarians and carnivores alike! Que Rico!
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Course Casserole
Cuisine Mexican

Servings 4 servings
Calories 1528.16 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 1 (16 oz.) can red kidney beans (reserve 1 tbsp. bean juice)
  • 3/4 cup(s) sliced scallions
  • 1 tablespoon(s) chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon(s) minced garlic
  • 6 corn tortillas
  • 1 can vacuum-packed whole kernel corn, undrained
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (6 oz.)
  • 8 tablespoon(s) chopped green chilies
  • 1 3/4 cup(s) can chunky pasta-style stewed tomatoes
  • 8 tablespoon(s) fat-free sour cream

Instructions

 

  • Put beans, reserved bean liquid, 1/2 cup of scallions, chili powder, garlic, and cumin in a medium bowl.
  • Mash with potato masher to make a chunky puree.
  • To assemble; cut corn tortillas in half, line inside of baking dish with four tortilla halves.
  • Spread bean mixture on tortillas, top with four tortillas halves, spoon corn on top, and sprinkle with half of the cheese and all the chilies.
  • Top with remaining tortilla halves, spread with remaining bean mixture, spoon tomatoes and liquid over beans, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • To serve, top with dollops of sour cream and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup scallions.

Nutrition

Calories: 1528.16kcalCarbohydrates: 229.76gProtein: 82.59gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15.76gCholesterol: 80.18mgSodium: 3080.08mgFiber: 38.16gSugar: 60.01g

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