This garden vegetable black bean tortilla stack is an easy vegetarian weeknight dinner! Mexican-seasoned garden vegetables and black beans are baked between layers of tortillas and cheese.
Tacos. And it's Tuesday! I totally planned that.
Well I guess these guys aren't the usual tacos. Maybe you could call this a Mexican lasagna. Or a taco pie? I called it a tortilla stack...because look ^
I'm a huge taco fan. Mostly because at the end of the day when I'm frazzled/exhausted/throwing cheerios at the baby to keep him quiet, I can still manage to whip up some tacos. Even with really bad Mom-Brain. Even with a Raffi-induced migraine. Even with zoo-induced fatigue. You get the point: they are easy!
Reasons you'll ♡ this garden vegetable black bean tortilla stack
- it's a fun alternative way to enjoy 'tacos'
- it's easy to prepare and can easily be made gluten-free
- it's ready in under 45 minutes
This black bean tortilla stack recipe definitely falls into the category of easy.
Step 1: cook veggies. Toss with beans & corn.
Step 2: layer veggies, tortillas and cheese.
Step 3: bake.
Step 4: DIIIIG INNNNN
This black bean tortilla stack is totally a recipe that you can change up, depending on what you have in your fridge...also a weeknight bonus! I go to the grocery store a LOT! So when I can make a meal that doesn't require me to show my face at the grocery store for the bazillionth time this week, I am so happy I do my happy dance. And get a funny look from my baby who may be starting to realize that his mom is a bit of a weirdo.
I used fresh tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, onion, corn and black beans. Cooked up with a little garlic, chilli powder and ground cumin. Feel free to use ground beef or chicken. This recipe is pretty flexible. And did I mention? EASY!
Watch the video below to see exactly how I prepped this tortilla stack recipe. It’s so easy! You can find more of my recipe videos on my YouTube channel, or on Facebook.
Tips & equipment for black bean tortilla stacks
- I assembled my tortilla stacks right on one of these sheet pans
- swap flour tortillas for corn to make this gluten-free
- looking for more vegetarian dinner recipes? Check out this Spiralized Sweet Potato Enchilada Skillet, these Instant Pot Fiesta Rice Bowls, and this Refreshing Quinoa Black Bean Salad
Garden Vegetable Black Bean Tortilla Stack
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ red onion (diced)
- ½ orange bell pepper (diced)
- 1 zucchini (diced)
- 1 tomato (diced)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes {increase if you want more spice}
- salt & pepper
- 370 mL bottle of taco sauce
- ½ cup corn kernels (rinsed)
- 15 oz can of black beans (rinsed)
- 2 cups cheese (shredded)
- 4 tortillas (large)
- fresh herbs to garnish
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 425°F.
- In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, bell pepper and zucchini, and cook until onion is translucent, 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato, chili powder, cumin and red pepper flakes, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until tomato is soft and cooked through.
- Stir in the corn, black beans and taco sauce, taste and decide if you want additional salt and pepper.
- On a parchment-lined cookie sheet, assemble tortilla stacks as follows: tortilla, then half of the black bean mixture, tortilla, half of the cheese, then repeat.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Scatter fresh oregano over top, and serve immediately.
Krystle(Baking Beauty)
Love all the layers in this dish! Quesadillas always leave me wanting more, a tortilla stack looks like the perfect solution! pinning!
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom
Just saw this recipe on Pinterest and had to click! love these tortilla stacks .. what a great idea! love and can't wait to try this. . and love your blog!
Denise
Thanks, Alice!
Denise
Thanks, Arpita 🙂
katie
what a healthy and beautiful dish! Perfect for dinner, pinning 🙂
Denise
Thanks, Katie!
Meggan | Culinary Hill
This looks so gorgeous, and I love all the layers of flavors. Amazing recipe!
Denise
Thanks, Meggan...layers make everything better, especially when cheese is involved 😉
Thalia @ butter and brioche
such a creative idea to make a tortilla stack! these look delicious.. definitely a great idea im saving!
Denise
Thanks, Thalia!
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel
Yummy!!! I've been making a ton of veggie enchiladas lately, but I love this take on it-- so much prettier! I love that you can swap out whatever veggies you have handy!
Denise
It's pretty until you reeeally cut into it 😉 I was extra careful for the photos, but like all lasagna-type foods, it can get a little messy!
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic
I am excited to try this tonight for dinner. I didn't have anything planned since my hubby is working late and this will make a perfect meal just for me. 🙂
Denise
Hope you like it Kathy! It is good for lunch the next day, too 🙂
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods
Yum, this looks so delicious! I love that it is full of vegetables and black beans. I want this for lunch today! Pinning!
Denise
Thanks, Cindy! It would make an excellent lunch as well as dinner 🙂
Leah | So, How's It Taste?
Yes! I love anything taco related. Tacos, taco salad, and now I'm adding this to my taco-night cravings! I can just picture a big ol' slice of this with a nice dollop of sour cream. Get in my belly!
Denise
I looove taco salad. Especially if there are tortilla chips involved 🙂
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic
This Mexican lasagna/tortilla stack looks sooooo good! I want it for lunch right now 🙂
Denise
Thanks, Bianca 🙂
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely
I love this recipe! It's like lasagna, tacos and quesadilla all mixed in to one delicious dish! Such pretty pictures Denise : )
Denise
Thanks, Natalie! I was ready to call it a lasagna, but it's not quite so cheesy and heavy as a lasagna so I changed it at the last minute 🙂
Denise
Even though zucchini-palooza never really happened {wah!}, I am still loving the zucchinis right now. Thanks, Mary Frances 🙂
Kathi @ Deliciously Yum!
I'm loving all the layers - so pretty and it looks incredibly tasty too! I just love tacos so much!!! There's no doubt I could devour this gorgeous stack 🙂
Denise
Thanks, Kathi! I swear layers make things taste better. I guess you would know, you have made your share of layer bars!
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog
Looks so yummy! And for some reason, I think it's hilarious that your tortilla stack is on the cake stand lol
Denise
I know, right? Fancy tortilla stacks, huh? Don't worry, in real life I don't serve my tacos on a cake stand 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
This tortilla stack looks delicious, Denise! So perfect for taco Tuesday! My husband and I love Mexican food, so we're always looking for an excuse to indulge in it. And this might be the perfect recipe to try out next!
Denise
Thanks, Gayle! We have tacos all the time and this was a fun way to mix it up a bit!