Mexican Black Bean Casserole

Andy and I started making a version of this casserole back when we were in college at The University of Texas. It was a recipe his mom gave us and over the years we adapted and tried different versions. The original one calls for chicken so I will post that version but we don’t make it with chicken anymore. We either leave the chicken out completely (it’s hearty enough on it’s own) or we add tofu. It’s good both ways!

Starting off with my new favorite colander again. Seriously love this thing.

Hudson LOVES bell peppers. Especially the red ones. He will sit here and just wait for me to offer him a piece. After our scare with him and his grain free food I always google what is ok for them to eat. Avocados no. Bell peppers yes. And red peppers are the healthiest 🙂

I always cut up extra to have on hand for morning omelettes. And for snacks for the pups.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds Chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 1 tablespoon Avocado oil
• 1 Onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon Salt
• 1 can Black beans, drained
• 1 can Corn, drained
• 15 oz. Rotel
• Avocados
• 3 chopped garlic cloves
• 12 corn tortillas
• 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
• Heat the avocado oil in skillet over medium high heat and add onion, until softened.
• Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black beans, corn, Rotel, tomato sauce, and garlic. Simmer for 10-12 minutes.
• Line the bottom of the dish with 6 tortillas.
• Spread a layer of the chicken over the tortillas then top with a layer of the sauce and a layer of cheese.
• Top with 6 more tortillas and repeat the layers adding chicken, sauce, and cheese.
• Top with the last of the tortillas and a layer of cheese.
• Cover with foil and place in oven and bake at 375 degrees F. for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake for 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling. Let rest for 10 minutes and serve.

Andy loves olives but I don’t so I put them on half.

And last but most important for me is to top with avocado! This of course is optional but it’s so good. And if you don’t have one of these Avocado slicers you have to grab one now! Total game changer!

Ok now everyone is hungry and the dogs are trying to get me to take the hint by pushing their bowls towards me.

If you are wondering about that weird bowl it is a Slow Feeder bowl because Oakley gobbles his food down without even chewing if he has a regular bowl. That boy loves to eat!