Recipe: Black Bean Chilaquile 🌶️🍅
Description:
Black Bean Chilaquile is a vibrant, flavorful dish that will satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling nourished and content. Inspired by the Moosewood Low Fat Favorites Cookbook, this Southwestern U.S. specialty is perfect for busy weeknights, requiring less than 4 hours to prepare and cook. Bursting with colorful ingredients and robust flavors, this dish is a delightful combination of wholesome goodness.
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 chopped tomato
- 1 1/2 cups fresh corn
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
- 2 cans black beans
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups Swiss chard
- 2 cups spinach
- 8 ounces baked corn tortilla chips
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup salsa
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 403.4
- Fat Content: 18.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 40.4mg
- Sodium Content: 1355mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 43.5g
- Fiber Content: 8.4g
- Sugar Content: 6.3g
- Protein Content: 18.4g
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your chilaquile will bake perfectly to golden perfection!
2. Sauté Onions:
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 8 minutes until they turn translucent and aromatic. This forms the flavorful base of your dish.
3. Prepare the Veggie Mix:
To the sautéed onions, add the chopped tomato, fresh corn, frozen corn kernels, black beans, fresh lime juice, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir well to combine, allowing the flavors to meld together over medium heat for another 5 to 10 minutes until everything is heated through.
4. Blanch the Greens:
In a separate saucepan, blanch the Swiss chard and spinach in boiling water for 1 to 3 minutes, just until they wilt but remain vibrantly green. Drain immediately and set aside.
5. Assemble the Casserole:
Lightly grease an 8×8-inch casserole dish or baking pan. Spread half of the baked corn tortilla chips evenly on the bottom. Next, layer the sautéed vegetable mixture over the chips, followed by two-thirds of the grated cheddar cheese. Arrange the blanched greens evenly over the cheese and spoon half of the salsa on top.
6. Final Layers:
Top the casserole with the remaining tortilla chips, salsa, and cheddar cheese. This ensures each bite is loaded with deliciousness!
7. Bake:
Place the assembled casserole in the preheated oven and bake for about 35 to 40 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starts to turn golden brown. This creates a mouthwatering crust on top of your chilaquile.
8. Serve and Enjoy:
Once baked to perfection, remove the chilaquile from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream if desired. This dish pairs beautifully with a simple tossed salad for a complete meal. For dessert, indulge in some Pineapple Buttermilk Sherbet to round off the flavors on a sweet note!
Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or simply craving a satisfying meal, this Black Bean Chilaquile recipe is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. Enjoy the explosion of flavors and textures in every delightful bite!
