Pinto Bean and Kale Enchilada Casserole

Ali Segersten (author) Jul 11, 2021
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Difficulty
Average Recipe
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Servings
8

I first made this recipe when I had a whole house full of hungry teenage boys and I needed to make a large meal to feed all of them. Making an enchilada casserole is so much faster that rolling each tortilla with filling. Just layer everything in the pan and bake! I initially made this recipe with more filling and three packages of tortillas in a 10x14-inch baking dish. The sauce can be stretched further if need be for a larger batch. Serve with a cabbage slaw and Spanish Rice for a balanced meal. 

Ingredients

Sauce

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small white onion chopped
6 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cacao powder
1 tablespoons coconut sugar
2 dried ancho chili stems removed
2 dried chipotle chilies stems removed
24 ounces strained tomatoes
1½ cups water
1½ tablespoons arrowroot powder

Filling

2 packages sprouted corn tortillas
4 cups cooked pinto beans drained
4 cups chopped kale
1 bunches cilantro chopped
2 cups grated raw cheddar cheese
1½ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoons sea salt

Topping

1 cups grated raw cheddar cheese