Easy Layered Taco Casserole With Tortillas

My crowd-pleasing layered taco casserole is naturally gluten-free and easy to make vegan! It’s super kid-friendly and an easy way to sneak in veggies if you have picky eaters.

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Step-by-step instructions!

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Chop your veggies, and sauté the red onion, red pepper, garlic and crunchy corn kernels over medium-high heat until the onions are translucent.

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In a large skillet heat up the refried beans. Add the taco seasoning to the beans until they’re as spicy as you like.

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Meanwhile, add taco seasoning to the veggies and stir in the spinach. Stir well until the spices and spinach is well dispersed.

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Assemble Mexican Casserole:

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If using frozen spinach make sure you thaw the spinach overnight in the refrigerator prior to using OR thaw in the microwave.

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Easy Layered Taco Casserole With Tortillas

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My crowd-pleasing layered taco casserole is naturally gluten-free and easy to make vegan! It’s super kid-friendly and an easy way to sneak in veggies if you have picky eaters.

Step-by-step instructions!

Follow our easy instructions for success!

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Chop your veggies, and sauté the red onion, red pepper, garlic and crunchy corn kernels over medium-high heat until the onions are translucent.

Sauté Veggies:

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