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ericawellman@hotmail.comTaco CasseroleIngredients (use vegan versions): 1/2 package of Boca Burger meat substitute
1 package taco seasoning (check ingredients)
water
1 15-oz can corn
1 small can tomato sauce
totilla chips
1 15-oz can of beans (refried or black)
1/2 onion diced
non-stick cooking spray
2 cups grated soy cheese
Directions:Spray pan with non stick spray. Warm the meat substitute a few minutes. Put in onion and taco seasoning, using the amount of water called for on the taco seasoning package. Cook for a few minutes, add tomato sauce and corn. Cook a few more minutes.
Put chips on bottom of a deep 9 inch casserole dish (crunched a little bit, not too small). Pour mixture over chips, then cheese, then more chips, mixture, cheese. The mixture should be the last layer on the casserole. Then put a layer of beans and more cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes until hot. Very yummy!
Serves: 6
Preparation time: 15 min
We found this casserole to be exceptional for a good taste of Mexican food. We are high protein eaters, and I basically played with this recipe and aimed at making it approx. 30 carbs per serving. This is definitely going into my personal recipe book.
Archived comment by: sparks84
This is very tasty served on a bed of thick and chunky hot salsa!! It adds that last little kick to it....my roommate ate half the pan last night!
Archived comment by: illy82
This is delicious. If you're watching fat intake, try this with baked tortilla chips. Also, to significan'tly reduce the amount of sodium in this recipe, use canned tomato sauce, canned corn, and canned beans with no salt added. You could also use thawed frozen corn and beans you cooked yourself. If you can't find the no salt added canned items, be sure to give the corn and beans a good rinse before adding to the recipe.
Archived comment by: tearhsong2
we have yet to try this recipe,and although it sounds mouthwatering, please stay away from the Boca Burger. It is made by Kraft and is loaded with GMOs! I reccommend Morningstar Better n Burgers or pretty much anything from Gardenburger.
Archived comment by: weluvcowz
Not to be a party pooper but NOTHING that I know of from gardenburger is vegan
Archived comment by: soyboy423
(forgot to add in) If what you mean by boca burger meat substitute is like a crubly thing, try lightlife crumbles. I can't remember exactly what there called but you'll rcognize them. They have different flavors (taco!) also.
Archived comment by: soyboy423
soyboy...I don't know if you have it by you, but GardenBurger DOES have a vegan burger. It says it right on the box. It looks a little like a chicken patty mixed with a veg. patty. I also know that a few of their other burgers are vegan, but can't recall the names. Best bet is still Better nBurgers...yummmmm.
Archived comment by: weluvcowz
Gardenburgers Flame-grilled is vegan and THE BEST!
Archived comment by: creaturenutt
Instead of tortilla chips, can you use tortilla wraps? I am guessing not since wraps are thin and break easily.
Archived comment by: stride4unity
Also I forgot, should the beans be drained and pre-cooked?
Archived comment by: stride4unity
stride4...i make a similar version of this using wraps (layered in a springform pan or other round pan), and it works well! yes, the beans should be drained and pre-cooked.
Archived comment by: liongirl
I'm a party pooper and made a 2 layer casserole since I was the only one eating it. I used the wraps and it worked well even though I had to slice them. This was wonderful. The only recommendations I have are if you decide to use the wraps instead of the chips to put bake in the oven for at least 20-30 minutes until the wraps hardened. Mine weren't quite toasted after 10-15 minutes but it tasted like an taco sandwich which was still great. Also, I used the mixed the meat substitute with tomato basil marinated tofu which complemented the flavor.
Archived comment by: stride4unity
I haven't tried this recipe vegetarian/vegan before, but I made my own creation of this. I use tortillas instead of chips, and I just slightly crisp them in oil (like chips) but not too much. Then I put them in the bottom of the pan, it gives it a filo/flake kind of consistency. Also add cut red peppers, yellow peppers and mix with the meat part, and it will give it a nice flavor. Do the same to the beans (I use black beans from Goya) and it will give it an awesome flavor. Also be very liberal with the onion and garlic powder to the beans for more flavor. Finally, the best recommendation. Get chives and cut it into the vegan cheese for a nice green flavor. When serving, a vegan friendly sour cream and some guacamole and more chips on the side, and you got yourself a great party dish. Margi
Archived comment by: rockeramargi
