Southwestern Veggie-Packed Tater Tot Casserole

Southwestern Veggie-Packed Tater Tot Casserole

Recipe by Pierce Abernathy from tasty.co

Dinner 50 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 ½ cups shredded carrot
  • 15 oz black beans, 1 can, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup diced tomato, 1 can with juices
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 28 oz frozen tater tot, 1 bag
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • ½ medium red onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Cut the head of cauliflower in half, remove the stem, and chop into small pieces. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the corn, carrots, black beans, and 2 cups (600 g) of cauliflower and cook, stirring often, for another 3 minutes, until the corn starts to brown around the edges.
  • Add the flour, chili powder, and salt and stir until the vegetables are evenly coated.
  • Add the milk and diced tomatoes and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the mozzarella cheese and stir until melted.
  • Turn off the heat and arrange the tater tots on top of the vegetable mixture.
  • Transfer to the oven and bake until browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes.
  • Garnish the casserole with tomato, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro, if using.
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 690
  • Carbohydrate: 105g
  • Fat: 24g
  • Fiber: 28g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Sugar: 15g

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