This vegetarian tater tot casserole is the ultimate comfort food! Packed with beans and veggies, then topped with gooey cheese and crispy tater tots, this recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or weekend brunch!
This vegetarian tater tot casserole is the ultimate comfort food! Packed with beans and veggies, then topped with gooey cheese and crispy tater tots, this recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or weekend brunch!
You'll need: olive oil, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and frozen tater tots.
You'll need: olive oil, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and frozen tater tots.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large oven-safe skillet, such as a cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent and fragrant, 3-4 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large oven-safe skillet, such as a cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent and fragrant, 3-4 minutes.
Stir in pinto beans, diced tomatoes, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper and continue to cook for 4-5 minutes, until most of the moisture has evaporated.
Stir in pinto beans, diced tomatoes, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper and continue to cook for 4-5 minutes, until most of the moisture has evaporated.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy. Remove the casserole from the oven and add any additional toppings you like.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy. Remove the casserole from the oven and add any additional toppings you like.