I was a little nervous to try this as I have heard mixed reviews about tempeh....but this was soo good...even my kids loved it and asked me to make it again!


Enchilada Casserole (http://vegetarian.allrecipes.com/AZ/EnchiladaCasserole.asp)


Enchilada Casserole:

The inclusion of tempeh adds a good measure of protein to
this spicy casserole. You can replace the Cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack if you like. Serve with sour cream and salsa! Prep Time: approx. 15 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 45 Minutes.
Ready in: approx. 1 Hour . Makes 8 servings.

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 (8 ounce) package tempeh, crumbled
6 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese


Directions
1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2 In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, onion, beans, chilies, peppers, and tempeh. Pour enchilada sauce into a shallow bowl.

3 Dip three tortillas in the enchilada sauce, and place them in the prepared baking dish. Be sure to cove the bottom as completely as possible. Place 1/2 of the bean mixture on top of the tortillas, and repeat. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the casserole, and sprinkle with olives and shredded cheese.

4 Cover, and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese is melted.

I would say though that it fits better in a smaller dish or you will have a very thin layer.

MMMMM
I wrote this down!!
Thanks!
I am always looking for good tempeh dishes.

Hey, your youngest was born 5 days before mine!!

Originally posted by beckilala

Hey, your youngest was born 5 days before mine!!

LOL!! I had her on the 15th, dh's brother was married on the 16th the same day that his grandfather died, and we had his funeral-on my birthday=the 19th!!

what a hectic month!

and I found that the casserole was tastier if you did not use the soy tempeh!

I have 5 grain tempeh... is that what you meant?

i think it tastes um, grainer, than the soy, but that is what I like. Has more protein too.

Originally posted by beckilala
I have 5 grain tempeh... is that what you meant?

i think it tastes um, grainer, than the soy, but that is what I like. Has more protein too.

yes...the 5 grain is way better! Isn't that with the sunflower seeds in it? (or something like it...like I said, I don't know much about tempeh) but I tried both, and the soy was not as good.