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Mexican Tater Tot Bake

Savor the Crunch: Easy Mexican Tater Tot Bake Delight

This Vegan Mexican Tater Tot Bake is a family favorite, easy to prepare and customizable for any taste, making it the perfect comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) Can substitute with soy chorizo, tofu crumbles, or extra beans.
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth Use low-sodium if preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning Feel free to adjust to taste.
  • 1 can Black Beans Drained; pinto beans can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 can Corn Drained; frozen corn can work as well.
  • 3/4 cup Crushed Tomatoes Fire-roasted tomatoes enhance flavor.
For the Topping
  • 2-3 cups Frozen Tater Tots Hashbrowns can be a substitute.
  • 1/3 cup Vegan Cheese Consider brands like Follow Your Heart or VioLife.
  • Salt Season to taste.
  • Pepper Season to taste.

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a non-stick skillet, pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a simmer. Add the TVP, letting it absorb the broth for about 5 minutes.
  3. Mix in 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning along with the black beans, corn, and crushed tomatoes. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour the filling into a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  5. Arrange the frozen tater tots evenly over the filling.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
  7. Sprinkle the vegan cheese on top and return to the oven for about 5 minutes until melted and bubbly.
  8. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Make the filling ahead of time and refrigerate. Adjust tater tot amount based on baking dish size for even coverage.

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