Stacked Enchilada Pie

Vegetarian
Health score
27%
Stacked Enchilada Pie
45 min.
8
543kcal

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Introducing the Stacked Enchilada Pie, a delightful twist on traditional enchiladas that is perfect for any meal of the day! This vegetarian dish brings together layers of flavor and texture, making it a crowd-pleaser for both herbivores and omnivores alike. With its vibrant combination of bell peppers, corn, black beans, and creamy cheeses, each bite is a celebration of fresh and wholesome ingredients.

What sets this dish apart is its unique presentation—stacked high in a beautiful pie form, it transforms a classic into a visually stunning centerpiece for your lunch or dinner table. The blend of spices, especially the aromatic cumin, infuses each layer with warmth and depth, while the bright cilantro adds a refreshing touch. Topped with luscious avocado slices and finished with a drizzle of zesty chili sauce, this pie is not just a meal; it’s an experience!

Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a quick and satisfying option for busy weeknights or a gathering with friends and family. Whether you’re serving it at a potluck or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, the Stacked Enchilada Pie offers a hearty and nutritious offering that everyone will adore. Your taste buds deserve this fiesta of flavors, so roll up your sleeves and get ready to indulge!

Ingredients

  • oz avocado 
  • 30 oz black beans rinsed drained canned
  • 19 oz chili sauce red canned (enchilada)
  • servings cilantro leaves fresh rinsed
  • lb corn kernels frozen thawed
  • teaspoons cumin seeds 
  • oz feta cheese crumbled
  •  flour tortilla (10 in. wide)
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • cloves garlic minced pressed peeled
  • oz monterrey jack cheese plain shredded
  • oz onion peeled chopped
  •  bell pepper red stemmed rinsed seeded chopped ( 1 lb. total)
  • teaspoon salad oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • pizza pan
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • microwave
  • pie form

Directions

  1. In a 5- to 6-quart nonstick pan over high heat, frequently stir onion, bell peppers, garlic, and cumin seeds in 1 teaspoon oil until the onion is limp, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in corn, beans, and chopped cilantro; remove pan from heat.
  2. Pour the chili sauce into a 12-inch rimmed pizza pan or 10-inch pie pan. Dip a tortilla in sauce to coat both sides lightly; lift tortilla out, letting excess sauce drip back into pan. Set tortilla in an oiled 10-inch cheesecake pan with removable rim at least 3 inches tall (see notes).
  3. Spread 1/7 (about 1 cup) of the vegetable filling level over tortilla.
  4. Sprinkle evenly with 1/3 cup jack cheese and 3 tablespoons cotija cheese. Repeat layers, making a total of seven; top with last tortilla. Reserve any leftover chili sauce and remaining jack and cotija cheeses. Cover pan with an oiled piece of foil, oiled side down. Set pan in a rimmed 10- by 15-inch baking pan.
  5. Bake enchilada pie in a 350 regular or 325 convection oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until hot (16
  6. in the center, 30 to 40 minutes longer.
  7. Before serving, in a microwave-safe bowl, in a microwave oven on full power (100%), heat remaining chili sauce until hot, 20 to 30 seconds. Pit, peel, and slice avocado.
  8. Run a knife between pie and pan rim to loosen.
  9. Remove rim, set pie on a platter, and drizzle with chili sauce. Arrange avocado slices in a ring on pie, sprinkle with remaining jack and cotija cheeses, and garnish with cilantro sprigs.
  10. Cut into wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories543kcal
Protein17.89%
Fat37.57%
Carbs44.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.75
Glycemic Load
6.23
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
28.937391291494%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.07mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.19mg
Isorhamnetin
1.42mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
6.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:543.32kcal
27.17%
Fat:23.22g
35.73%
Saturated Fat:11.51g
71.97%
Carbohydrates:61.95g
20.65%
Net Carbohydrates:48.18g
17.52%
Sugar:15.36g
17.07%
Cholesterol:53.62mg
17.87%
Sodium:2167.32mg
94.23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.88g
49.77%
Vitamin C:57.42mg
69.6%
Fiber:13.77g
55.06%
Phosphorus:506.04mg
50.6%
Calcium:491.77mg
49.18%
Vitamin B2:0.74mg
43.43%
Folate:171.95µg
42.99%
Vitamin A:1896.23IU
37.92%
Vitamin B1:0.48mg
31.9%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.3%
Potassium:957.27mg
27.35%
Iron:4.88mg
27.13%
Vitamin B6:0.54mg
26.93%
Selenium:18.43µg
26.33%
Vitamin B3:4.67mg
23.37%
Magnesium:88.13mg
22.03%
Copper:0.43mg
21.32%
Zinc:3.09mg
20.62%
Vitamin E:2.53mg
16.84%
Vitamin K:16.81µg
16.01%
Vitamin B12:0.74µg
12.4%
Vitamin B5:1.22mg
12.22%
Vitamin D:0.3µg
2.03%
Source:My Recipes