Corn Tortilla & Mixed Bean Lasagna Recipe

Name: Corn Tortilla & Mixed Bean Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 whole Medium Yellow Onions, Chopped; 2 whole Medium Green Bell Peppers, Cored And Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic; 1 can (15 Oz.) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained; 1 can (15 Oz.) Pinto Beans, Rinsed And Drained; 1 can (14 Oz) Diced Tomatoes (with Juice); 1 can (4 Oz) Mild Or Hot Chopped Green Chilies; 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder; 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1 teaspoon Salt; 12 whole White Corn Tortillas; 2 cups Grated Reduced-fat Monterey Jack Cheese

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 whole Medium Yellow Onions, Chopped
2 whole Medium Green Bell Peppers, Cored And Chopped
2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
1 can (15 Oz.) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained
1 can (15 Oz.) Pinto Beans, Rinsed And Drained
1 can (14 Oz) Diced Tomatoes (with Juice)
1 can (4 Oz) Mild Or Hot Chopped Green Chilies
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Salt
12 whole White Corn Tortillas
2 cups Grated Reduced-fat Monterey Jack Cheese

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Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
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In a large saucepan over medium, heat the oil.
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Add the onions, bell peppers and garlic.
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Saute until the vegetables are soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
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Stir in both beans, the tomatoes, chilies, chili powder, cumin and salt.
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Remove from the heat and set aside.
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In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish (or other 3-quart shallow baking dish), spread 1/2 cup of bean mixture.
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Arrange 6 of the tortillas over the bean mixture, overlapping them slightly and having them come about 1 inch up the sides of the dish.
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Spread half of the remaining bean mixture over the tortillas.
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Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese, then arrange the remaining 6 tortillas on top.
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Cover with the remaining bean mixture.
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Coat one side of a piece of foil with cooking spray, then tightly cover the dish.
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Bake until the lasagna is bubbling and heated through, about 30 minutes.
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Uncover and top with the remaining cheese.
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Bake for 5 minutes more, or until the cheeses is melted.
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(Recipe courtesy of Jim Romanoff, Associated Press.
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Published in The Seattle Times, Food & Wine Section, 30 September 2009.)

829

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 whole Medium Yellow Onions, Chopped, 2 whole Medium Green Bell Peppers, Cored And Chopped, 2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic, and more.

Yes, Corn Tortilla & Mixed Bean Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Corn Tortilla & Mixed Bean Lasagna

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