Are you going to watch the Superbowl tomorrow? I’m not.
But I think this recipe would satisfy hungry game day fans. Or is a quick dinner idea for a busy week night.
And it makes leftovers. Cook once, eat twice. Beautiful.
Salsa & Cheezey Baked Beans & Vegetables
Ingredients:
2 large Potatoes, diced
1 c Veggies, diced (I used about 1/3 c carrots, 1/3 c broccoli, 1/3 c Brussels sprouts)
1 can Beans
Optional: 1/2 c Real Cheese, Soy Cheeze, Daiya. Shredded, cubes, diced, or crumbled
1/3 c Nooch
1 Tbsp Chipotle Seasoning and/or any other seasonings you wish to add, cayenne, chili powder, cumin, etc. (I used Mrs. Dash Chipotle and a pinch of salt)
Salt & Pepper to taste (optional)
1 jar Salsa (I used an 8 oz jar of Pace)
1 c water (or a little more)
3 Tbsp EVOO, drizzled
Directions:
Dice the potatoes (small so they cook properly) and lay in a foil lined 9 x 13 pan (or similar).
Add the veggies over the top
Add beans
Sprinkle & season with Nooch (and/or real cheese), Chipotle, other seasonings, S & P
Add salsa and water
Drizzle with EVOO
Bake at 425F for 45 to 55 minutes, or until done. (I did 47 minutes)
After baking, stir everything together, if desired.
Yield: Lots! Will feed a hungry family of 3-4 and make planned leftovers.
Recipe is Vegan (skip the real cheese), Gluten Free, Soy Free
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Here’s a visual guide
Lay in the potatoes and other veggies
Add the beans, nooch, seasonings
Add Salsa, EVOO, water
After Baking
This was super flavorful without being too salty, too spicy, or packing too much heat.
Skylar is only 4, after all, and although she can hang with the best of them with hot and spicy foods, I don’t want to send Scott into a fire-mouth situation. She handles spicy food better than he does.
Music to my working mom’s ears: Planned Leftovers
Reheat in micro. Dinner is served while mom’s at work. And it sure beats a TV dinner.
If you like the looks of today’s salsa bake…
…check out my Cheezy Veggie Bake
And check out my Game Day Recipes Post, too
From my post on Being Practical, it was fun to learn if you think that you’re a practical person, or not. And in what ways yes, and in what ways, not so much. Lots of great comments on that post, including reduced price produce and Skylar’s head to toe “winter” wear. Glad you got a chuckle out of that.
Dessert: Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Cupcakes with Mint Chocolate and White Chocolate Frosting
Brownies + PB Cups (or other candy)
Bake.
Frost them
Questions:
1. Best thing you’ve ate or done so far this weekend?
Take a glorious long power walk with Scott and Skylar. I got to catch up with Scott and trade stories from the week.
2. Are you watching the Superbowl?
As I mentioned before in my Superbowl Foods,Plans, and Recipes post, no not watching it. I have to work. And I’d rather watch paint dry.
3. Do you like salsa?
I think bloggers love salsa!
We use it as salad dressing.
In soup: Hearty Vegan Southwestern Sweet & Spicy Soup
In chili: Vegan Chili
And the good old fashioned way: with chips.
Do you like salsa and how do you use it?
Have a great weekend everyone. And may the best team win.
Love that new picture of you on your sidebar Averie!
What is the nutritional reason to eat that yeast? I see alot of people using it, but I’ve never known why.
The cheezy veggies sound great!
I am watching the Superbowl for the commercials mainly!
I love salsa with lots of onions!
I want one of your cupcakes now!
nooch post and why i eat it and recipe ideas here
https://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2010/03/nutritional-yeast-nooch-info-10-recipes.html
enjoy!
Thanks so much for that info Averie. I would definitely like to try it on baked kale and popcorn like you did, sounds delicious!
I love the cook once, eat twice philosophy! I use salsa on anything and everything I can-just dump blobs everywhere! Sometimes I use it as salad dressing:)
you know it girl. saving TIME is so important!
sometimes when i try to comment on your site, it makes my computer freeze up. nothing you can do about it but just lyk that sometimes my computer doesnt get along with it :)
Nope, not watching the super bowl.
I do love salsa, however!
I went to “mock sleepover” bday party with 17 little girls! WOW it was crazy, but the girls had a blast!
I freakin LOVE salsa..my fave is carrots dipped in salsa!
i have got to try one of your cheezy vegetable and bean bakes one of these days, they sound so good, and so easy to make!
i won’t be watching the game either. football is boring to me ;) i love the game food though hehe.
I <3 salsa! i usually make my own pico di gallo – style (spicy!) to avoid all the added… additives :)
yes, i would generally rather scrape painted over wallpaper off my old house than watch sports…. but we are going to a party. It's the kind where the girls hang out in the kitchen and drink wine and the guys watch the game. I'm okay with that! :)
I have decided to start eating a more vegan diet and you have been the biggest inspiration to do it. If you can do it and stay fit, active, and healthy – I know I can make it work for my active fitness schedule (and life in general). Yesterday, I tried a few of your recipes – mint chocolate chip snowballs, your vegan salad dressing, no bake peanut butter protein bars, and cheezy veg bake. I loved all of them. I am cooking for just me, so I have plenty of leftovers. I am so excited to try this vegetable bake and I already have all the ingredients in my kitchen.
I also bought both the Brandon Brazier books you have on your bookshelf and am going to dig into those today.
Thanks Averie for all of your inspiration.
i LOVE salsa~! i pretty much put it on EVERYTHINg.. it goes with so much! and i am not watching the superbowl becuz i have no idea about anything US football related… over here its just FUTBOL and RUGBeh! and thats how they say it ;) best thing i ate this weekend was chickpea gravy i made!
I do like salsa and put it in my salad and throw nutritional yeast in there too and mix it up as my dressing. I love that. My husband and kids like it to dip their corn tortilla chips in and I make omelets for my hubby with salsa, feta and spinach.
My hubby and boys will be watching the superbowl tomorrow. I am like you, Averie…I would rather watch paint dry, so while they are off to a friends house to watch the game, I will go for a walk on the beach or take a nap or something all alone!
Still, the best thing I ate this weekend? My frozen coconut water with Vanilla Stevia and cinnamon! :-) Have a great Sunday, tomorrow!
oh thanks for the reminder on frozen coconut water with Vanilla Stevia and cinnamon. I need to get busy with that :)
I just made my own version of the cheezy bake today, it was great! I like salsa, but not all the time. It’s something I kinda have to be craving in order for me to really dig into it. My boyfriend LOVES it though so I may have to do the salsa bake soon to incorporate more veggies in his life. He’s vegan and sticks to most tofu but today he loved the cheez bake! It was a proud moment.
thanks for lmk you made a version of the cheezy bake and impressed your boyf!
I love salsa — on veggies, on a salad, with corn chips! and I add it to chili too — I love how your cheezy bake looks. Yum.
Best thing about the weekend? Spending time with Jason — we’ve had no “real” plans all weekend so we’ve been hanging out at home.
Mmmmm, that looks PERFECT! I love salsa+cheese :D
That looks so good! I love pantry clean-out recipes. Grr…make me miss my nooch though.
Hehe, maybe it’s because I’m in another country, but I’m more excited to watch this Superbowl than past ones. But it’s always more for the social situation, not the game itself. SNAKEBITES!!!
nothing like being away making you all nostalgic for some headbutting and testosterone :)
HAhaha! I don’t even know WHO the teams are! I didn’t know it was the Super Bowl weekend until I hit the stores.
I like salsa okay…but I don’t entirely love it. I can live without them. I think most bloggers like it because it’s flavorful but low in fat and calories. Personally I like it mixed with sour cream, and then dip my fries in that.
this looks amazing Averie!!! I love beans! I never eat them that much but I do love them! Yes I am loving the new camera! Still have alot to learn ; ) I hope your day at work tomorrow is good and have a goodnight! : ) love ya! xoxo
That looks so good! I actually just made a pot of homemade salsa tonight. If it’s a hit is to be determined! I was inspired by all the samples Pace sent, but it’s sooo salty! So I tried to make a less salty version at home by copying the ingredients on the back of the jar. I guess we’ll see how it tastes. So far it smells like tomato sauce, ha!
We’ll probably Tivo the Super bowl commercials. Football is boooorrring, IMO. :D
omg YES super salty! that’s my #1 reason i dont eat salsa more. I am super sodium sensitive. Wayyyy more so i think than the avg person. So yes, less salty versions are right up my alley on anything!
Great minds think alike on football :)