Plant-Based Enchilada Casserole
Plant-Based Enchilada Casserole layers tender corn tortillas with seitan, creamy refried beans, rice, and green enchilada sauce for a comforting bake. Tangy tomatoes with green chiles and melted vegan cheese bring gentle heat and richness. It’s great for a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing potluck main that satisfies vegans and omnivores alike.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Plant-Based Enchilada Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 81 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Pour the crushed tomatoes into the bottom of a casserole dish. In this order, layer 1/3 of the rice, 1/3 of the beans, 1/3 of the diced tomatoes, 1/3 of the seitan, 1/3 of the vegan cheese, 1/3 of the tortillas, and 1/3 of the enchilada sauce. Repeat to make 2 more layers.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the vegan cheese melts and the casserole is heated through, about 45 minutes.
- Calories 581.4 kcal High 29%
- Protein 25.64 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 101.44 g 37%
- Total Fat 10.74 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 5.52 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1510.84 mg High 66%
- Dietary Fiber 6.86 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 10.44 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 104.41 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 5.52 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 445.68 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 39.77 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 9.22 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Plant Based Enchilada Casserole is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Corn Tortilla, Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, and Green Enchilada Sauce. Each serving provides about 581.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Plant-Based Enchilada Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Corn Tortilla, Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Green Enchilada Sauce, Seitan. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Plant-Based Enchilada Casserole?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 581.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Plant-Based Enchilada Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Plant-Based Enchilada Casserole healthy?
- Plant-Based Enchilada Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 581.4 calories and 25.64 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1510.84 mg (66% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.52 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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