Enchilada Lasagna
Aug 12th, 2008 by Lindsay
My favorite part about lasagna is the layers. I purchased these ingredients planning to make traditional veggie enchiladas, but at the last minute, I decided to try something new and have fun with layers!
A special thanks to Jennifer of Veg*n Cooking because without her help I would have been stuck using a enchilada sauce from a can. Her recipe saved the day!
Enchilada Lasagna - serves 4
1 pkg sprouted corn shells (tortillas) or tostada shells
15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup yellow corn
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 yellow summer squash, diced
enchilada sauce - recipe follows
guacamole - optional topping
Directions:
1. (optional) toast tortillas
2. (optional) steam or blanche vegetables
3. layer tortillas:
layer 1: tortilla, sauce, beans (photo)
layer 2: tortilla, sauce, veggies (photo)
layer 3: tortilla, sauce, veggies and beans
4. top off with guacamole if desired
Enchilada Sauce - makes approx 1 1/2 cups
15oz can tomato sauce
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp onion flakes (granules)
1 tsp ground cumin
pinch of marjoram or oregano
1/4 tsp garlic powder
cayenne as desired
Directions:
1. combine all ingredients
2. heat on low until warmed thoroughly
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That’s just ever so purdy, Lindsay! What a great idea. And it doesn’t take too long to make. Score!!!
Ooh, that looks both delicious AND easy!
Yum! I even think I have all the ingredients too.
These look fantastic, and I’m glad you guys liked the sauce. The stuff from a can is pretty scary. This looks like a great way to use up the excessive amount of zucchini and summer squash we’ve been getting this summer. Yum!
This looks and sounds like a brilliant application of Jennifer’s enchilada sauce, and I suspect it will taste brilliant, as well. I absolutely love this sauce; it is far and away the best enchilada sauce I’ve ever had - and no MSG or (would you believe?) chicken. I also, like to add a pinch of cocoa to the sauce which I believe adds even more depth to an already rich and delicious treat.
Wow, that looks just so delicious. I love food in layers. Great recipe!
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Cute idea! I’ve been wanting to try those sprouted grain tortillas. I love the sprouted bread and buns! That’s all I buy anymore.
YUM! I love the colors of this dish and the flavors sound so delicious! I’ve never tried an enchilada but it sounds amazing =)
So colorful, quick, and it looks absolutely delicious smothered in that enchilada sauce. Plus, it’s another use for excess summer zucchini!
Beautiful and efficient!!
The best of two wonderful culinary traditions! And yesh, Jennifer’s recipes rock!
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