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Stacked Enchilada Bake

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Yield: 6 servings

Stacked Enchilada Bake

Stacked Enchilada Bake

Ingredients

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 15.5 ounce cans chili beans, seasoned (3 1/2 cups)
  • 14 ounce can Mexican style tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups cheese sauce (vegan or regular)
  • 1/3 cup black olives, sliced (or as desired)
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

    1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray an 8 or 9 inch square baking dish or 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
    2: Mash or briefly blend the tomatoes. Set aside.
    3: Tear or cut tortillas into bite-size pieces.
    4: Cover the bottom of the baking dish with half of the tortilla pieces.
    5: Cover the tortilla pieces with half of the beans. Repeat the layers of tortillas and beans.
    6: Pour 1 cup of the cheese sauce over the bean layer.
    7: Pour the canned tomatoes over the cheese layer.
    8: Dot the tomato layer with the remaining cheese sauce.
    9: Sprinkle with olives and onions.
    10: Bake uncovered 25 - 30 minutes or until bubbly around the edges. If desired top with sour cream, guacamole, salsa and/or fresh chopped tomatoes.

Notes

You can use seasoned black beans in place of the chili.
I prefer a 9 inch square baking dish as it has a bit more room.
The layers are tortillas, beans, tortillas, beans, cheese, tomatoes, cheese, olives and onions.

© Karen Breyer

Try this delicious, healthy, tummy satisfying Stacked Enchilada Bake recipe! This is an easy, fast enchilada recipe that tastes amazing! No more rolling up every tortilla. Stacking tortilla pieces is the key to make this recipe fast. If you love enchiladas, this Stacked Enchilada Bake could be your new favorite recipe. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this Stacked Enchilada Bake recipe. Watch this cooking video and make this super delicious Stacked Enchilada Bake for dinner today!

Banana Nut Muffin Tops

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Yield: 12 Muffin Tops

Banana Nut Muffin Tops

Banana Nut Muffin Tops

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cup walnuts (divided)
  • 3/4 - 1 cup banana, ripe (mashed)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3/4 - 1 cup dates, chopped
  • 1/3 cup soy or regular milk (more if needed)
  • Baking spray

Instructions

    1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray cookie sheet or muffin top pans with baking spray.
    2: Add flour, baking powder, salt and 3/4 cup walnuts to a food processor. Process until the nuts are as fine as the flour (about 1 minute).
    3: Add the rest of the walnuts and process until they are coarsely chopped. Transfer to mixing bowl and set aside.
    4: Add mashed banana and honey to a 2 cup measuring cup. Add milk to make 1 1/2 cups total. Stir ingredients together.
    5: Add the banana mixture and dates to the flour mixture. Mix well.
    6: Scoop mounds (1/4 - 1/3 cup) of batter on the muffin pan or cookie sheet. Spread mounds into flat circles.
    7: Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

I like Kosher salt but you can use any type.
I mash the bananas with a fork.
Riper bananas are sweeter.

© Karen Breyer

Try these delicious, Banana Nut Muffin Tops! This is an easy muffin recipe that is tasty and healthy. I predict they will happily satisfy your sweet tooth. These Banana Nut Muffin Tops are are crunchy on the outside and nice and moist on the inside. They are perfect for breakfast and as a snack or dessert. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this Banana Nut Muffin Top recipe. Watch this cooking video and make these sweet, yummy Banana Nut Muffin Tops today!

Toaster Oven French Toast

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Toaster Oven French Toast

Toaster Oven French Toast

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup soy or regular milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 slices bread, whole grain
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

    1 : Spray a baking pan that fits in your toaster oven with cooking spray.
    2: Whisk together the eggs, milk, honey, vanilla and salt in a shallow bowl.
    3: Soak each slice of bread in the egg mixture until saturated. Turn it over and soak the other side.
    4: After the slice of bread is soaked, place it on the pan. Repeat with another slice of bread.
    5: Move toaster oven rack to the broil setting.
    6: Broil 5 - 8 minutes on the first side. Then turn the bread over and broil 5 - 8 minutes more until the French Toast is golden brown.
    7: Serve hot with desired toppings

Notes

I prefer Kosher salt.
For easy clean up, line pan with foil then spray with cooking spray.

© Karen Breyer

Making French Toast in your Toaster Oven is super easy and delicious! Only a few ingredients are needed and you probably have them in your kitchen. This is an easy healthy French Toast recipe you can make for breakfast or anytime! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this yummy French Toast in your Toaster Oven.

When your French toast is finished customize it with your favorite toppings. I like almond butter and fruit sauce. My dad likes butter and Maple Syrup. What do you like? Watch this cooking video and make this delicious Toaster Oven French Toast today!

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

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Yield: 12 Servings

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Ingredients

  • 1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15.5 ounce can corn, drained
  • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, petite (drained)
  • 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground (or to taste)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • Pepper, ground (to taste)

Instructions

    1: Add all ingredients together in a large bowl. Mix well.
    2: Chill in the refrigerator and serve.

Notes

This Black Bean and Corn Salsa is prefect as a dip for tortilla chips, spooned over burritos, enchiladas, tostadas, taco salad and more.

Adjust the ingredients to taste as desired.

You can eat if before chilling if you can’t wait 🙂

© Karen Breyer

Try this tasty Black Bean and Corn Salsa! It’s an easy, healthy recipe and so quick to make! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this delicious Black Bean and Corn Salsa. The ingredients are easy to find and you may already have most or all of them. This salsa is delicious on tostadas, enchiladas, taco salads and in tacos and burritos. I think you will also love it as a dip for tortilla chips. Watch this cooking video and make this tasty Black Bean and Corn Salsa recipe today!

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