fireman bob's vegetarian casserole my way...

Recipe by
Bob Cooney
Cottonwood Heights, UT

I was asked to create a Vegetarian Casserole for my Friend Kathy W. This would be my version of that meal... I hope You all enjoy!!! Sincerely, Fireman Bob :)

yield 6 to 8 ( can be frozen )
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For fireman bob's vegetarian casserole my way...

  • 1 c
    wild rice
  • 2 c
    water
  • 1 pkg
    soy burger crumbles
  • 1 lg
    can whole tomatoes, drained - keep 1/2 cup juice - set aside
  • 3 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 2 tsp
    cumin
  • 2 pkg
    taco seasoning mix - heat level your choice
  • 2 lg
    corn tortillas - 12 inch packages
  • 2 lg
    cans refried beans, vegetarian - divided
  • 2 lg
    jalapeno peppers - seeded - diced fine
  • 2 c
    salsa - your choice on brand
  • 1 lb
    cheddar cheese - shredded - divided
  • 1 lb
    monterey jack cheese - shredded - divided
  • 14 oz
    can green chile - whole - drained - diced fine
  • 2 bunch
    cilantro, fresh - chopped

How To Make fireman bob's vegetarian casserole my way...

  • 1
    In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Turn heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • 2
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • 3
    Place soy crumbles, tomatoes, reserved tomato juice, chili powder, cumin, green chile, and taco seasoning in a Large Dutch Oven and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
  • 4
    Cook and stir, breaking up tomatoes, for 10 minutes.
  • 5
    Take 1/2 cup of tomato mixture and spread on bottom of a 9 x 13 baking pan.
  • 6
    Place one layer of corn tortillas in a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Layer with one quarter of the beans, jalapeno peppers, rice, salsa, soy mixture, cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese.
  • 7
    Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, beginning with the corn tortillas, and top with remaining Cheddar cheese.
  • 8
    Cook in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.
  • 9
    Sprinkle cilantro on top before serving. Serve HOT ENJOY !!!
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