Vegetable Tortilla Stacks

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Mexican

Vegetable Tortilla Stacks are vibrant, flavorful layers featuring crisp peppers, tender broccoli and cauliflower, and melted cheese, all assembled into hearty stacks. Perfect for a vegetarian main or a colorful side, they offer a delightful mix of textures and bold flavors that appeal to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. oil
  • 3/4 c. chopped green peppers
  • 2/3 c. chopped red bell peppers
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1/2 c. picante sauce
  • 16 oz. pkg. Green Giant frozen broccoli and cauliflower supreme
  • 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 16 oz. can black beans, drain half of juice
  • 8 oz. (2 c.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 8 oz. (2 c.) shredded Cheddar cheese
  • green and red bell pepper rings
  • pitted ripe olives
  • picante sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chopped green peppers, red bell peppers, and onion to the skillet.
  4. Cook and stir until the vegetables are crisp and tender.
  5. Drain the vegetables.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup of picante sauce with the vegetables.
  7. Cook the frozen broccoli and cauliflower according to package instructions, then drain.
  8. Layer tortillas with the vegetable mixture, broccoli and cauliflower, black beans, and shredded cheeses.
  9. Stack the layers to form towers, then top with bell pepper rings and olives.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

639 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17g 34% DV
Total Fat 43g 55% DV
Carbs 49.2g 18% DV
Fiber 7.5g 27% DV
Sugar 4.5g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 803mg 35% DV
Potassium 624.3mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 27mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 129mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 63.4mg 70% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 279.5mg 22% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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