Lasagna With Mex Appeal Recipe

Name: Lasagna With Mex Appeal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups green bell peppers, chopped; 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained cut up; 1 cup salsa (your choice of heat); 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas or (7 inch) flour tortillas; 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat monterey jack cheese (6 oz.); 2 small fresh tomatoes, thinly sliced; 1/3 cup green onions or 1/3 cup scallion, chopped; low-fat sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups green bell peppers, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained cut up
1 cup salsa (your choice of heat)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas or (7 inch) flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat monterey jack cheese (6 oz.)
2 small fresh tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/3 cup green onions or 1/3 cup scallion, chopped
low-fat sour cream (optional)

1
Spray a large saucepan with non-stick spray.
2
Add onions, garlic, and green pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add tomatoes, salsa, and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes.
4
Stir in black beans and kidney beans. Remove from heat.
5
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
6
Spray a 13X9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
7
Spread 1/3 of the bean mixture over the bottom. Cover with half the tortillas (0verlapping as needed), and half the cheese.
8
Spoon another 1/3 of bean mixture on top of cheese, followed by remaining tortillas, and last of the bean mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
9
Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
10
Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with tomato slices and green onions. If desired serve with dollop of sour cream on top.

1141

kcal

Calories

Fat

202

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 2 cups onions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 1/2 cups green bell peppers, chopped, 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained cut up, and more.

Yes, Lasagna With Mex Appeal 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lasagna With Mex Appeal

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