7corn tortillas, 4 for lining bottom of baking dish + 3 cut into 1-inch strips to top casserole with
1 canrefried beans
1 canpinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoonsolive oil
8ouncesextra-firm tofu, or use ground beef/turkey
½onion , diced
3teaspoonstaco seasoning, plus more to taste
½cupcorn kernels, fresh or frozen
1cupspinach , chopped
1cupplain yogurt, or sour cream
1 ½cupsshredded Mexican Style Cheese Blend
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with avocado oil spray.
Line the bottom of the baking dish with four corn tortillas. It's okay that the corners of the baking dish are not covered.
Use a spoon to spread refried beans over the tortillas so the beans cover the surface of the baking dish.
Next, sprinkle pinto beans evenly on top of the refried beans. Then sprinkle salt evenly over the bean mixture.
If making ground tofu: In a large skillet, sauté the tofu in olive oil over medium heat, using a cooking spoon to break up the tofu into crumbles. Add taco seasoning and onions and continue to sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add the tofu mixture to the baking dish in a single layer.
Next, layer the corn and spinach evenly on top of tofu. Add dollops of yogurt or sour cream on top of the spinach and use a spoon to smooth it out evenly.
Layer on strips of corn tortillas and then cover the casserole with shredded cheese.
Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
Notes
Topping ideas: Green onions, black olives, diced fresh tomatoes, fresh lime juice, shredded lettuce, cilantro, and taco sauce or red enchilada sauce.Tips on serving to kids: Leave a section of the casserole that only has refried beans, pinto beans, corn tortillas, and cheese! Then, on the side, you can serve chips, corn, diced tomatoes, and guacamole. I like to give my kids a mini bell pepper as another veggie option, too!Storage:
Fridge: Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave and then add your favorite taco toppings!