Mexican Inspired 'Lasagna'

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   Cut the ends off the eggplant, cut in half lengthwise, then slice into thin slices

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   Saute the eggplant in an iron skillet with about 2 tablespoons of oil. Cook on high, turning frequently. Reduce the heat to low and place top on skillet to finish cooking. Turn off heat.

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   Pour refried beans in a pot with half of the Rotel tomatoes, heat on low heat stirring to combine

4. 4

   Place drained black beans in a small pot or dish, add a tablespoon of Rotel, stir, set aside

5. 5

   Pour the pasta sauce in another pot, add remainder of Rotel tomatoes,onions, spice and pepper, heat on low heat

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   Spray a large baking dish with non stick spray. Preheat oven to 350 F.

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   Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce over the bottom of the baking dish. Start with placing slices of lasagna noodles in the bottom of the dish.

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   Continue layering, alternating with ingredients. Finish up with lasagna noodles and pasta sauce.

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   Sprinkle with cheese.

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    Cover with non-stick aluminum foil or foil sprayed with oil.

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    Bake for 45 minutes. Remove cover.

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    Sprinkle mixed cheese evenly over top and return to oven

13. 13

    Reduce oven to 250 F.

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    Bake for another 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Let it set for 10 minutes before serving.

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