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Now that I am officially 100% a midwestern wife, I think it’s time I got on the casserole train.
I will never forget the first time I went home to meet BL’s family and was greeted with an assortment of heartland treats: funeral casserole, tator tot hot dish, and cheese curds as squeaky as a new pair of white tennis shoes. I stuffed my face for three consecutive days, feasting on retro goodies and wondering how I had made it 22 years on this earth without ever knowing what a hot dish was.
I came back after that trip and tried numerous times to remake BL’s childhood favorites- and failed miserably. So, back on the shelf the recipes went with a dedication to enjoy those types of foods how they should be enjoyed- surrounded by family, on a freezing winter day, in a small Wisconsin town.
Now that we are Missourians (!?) I’m bringing back to my kitchen a slew of one pot dishes that I can make ahead of time, stick in the fridge/freezer, then pop in the oven whenever we need a warm, hearty dish. I have a feeling this is going to be the story of my winter.
Are enchiladas a casserole? Yes, no, maybe so? To the California girl that still lives in me, they are. They fit the bill. Make a sauce, fill, top with cheese, bake until bubbly. Since that’s how every hot dish I’ve ever had begins and ends, I’m going for it.
You are welcome to make your own Salsa Verde for these. I had all the intentions of doing so but when I couldn’t find tomatillos at the second store I ventured to, I turned to the canned stuff.
I love enchiladas super saucy, dry, flaky tortillas need not apply. I want them almost soupy, dripping with sauce and cheese as I spoon them from the dish onto my plate. Here’s the thing, it’s hard to get corn tortillas deliciously wet and sloppy.
The first go around, I made them with corn to keep these 100% GF for my friends who swing that way. They were really good, but they lacked the soft, chewy bite that I preferred when I made these with flour tortillas. While you can’t go wrong either way, I want to steer you towards the flour ones. Pillowy soft enchiladas? Yes, please.
You know how this story ends: make the quinoa and black bean filling, roll in tortilla of choice, top with more sauce & cheese. It’s how you casser-roll.
If you try this recipe, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and tag your Instagram photos with #delishknowledge . I absolutely love seeing your creations. Happy cooking!
PrintQuinoa Black Bean Enchiladas! Packed with healthy #plantbased protein. Vegetarian with vegan option & Gluten Free
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These were excellent! Definitely will be making a regular appearance in our house!
★★★★★
So glad you liked them! xo
My husband loves black beans and quinoa! We’ve got to try these out. Pinning!
My husband loves black beans and quinoa! We’ve got to try these out. Pinning!
I think the California girl in me appreciates the quinoa, too! I’ve never thought about adding them to enchiladas… and ahhh, drippy enchiladas are the best!
The BEST! I pretty much want all my Mexican food extra sloppy 🙂
Umm hello enchiladas of my dreams! I’m ready to come to Missouri 😉
God you’re good. Tweeting now, can you please send me some!
These look like the perfect meatless meal. I love Mexican especially when it has a healthy twist
Loving this healthy version of Hot Dish. Lol, about your discovering what casseroles were all about. Glad that you’re running with it now that you’re a mid-westerner.
I was JUST telling my roommate this morning that I wanna have an enchilada night and then I saw this! Ahh perfect timing, pinning! 🙂
These enchiladas look so good!