South of the Border Tortilla Stack Recipe

Name: South of the Border Tortilla Stack
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 9-inch whole-grain flour tortillas; 1 clove garlic, peeled and halved; 1 Tbs. olive oil, divided; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 lb. baby spinach; 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed; 4 large plum tomatoes, sliced; 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack or Mexican white mild cheese (about 8 oz.); 1 cup prepared corn and black bean salsa; 2 Tbs. chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

6 9-inch whole-grain flour tortillas
1 clove garlic, peeled and halved
1 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 lb. baby spinach
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
4 large plum tomatoes, sliced
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack or Mexican white mild cheese (about 8 oz.)
1 cup prepared corn and black bean salsa
2 Tbs. chopped cilantro

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Place tortillas on baking sheet, rub with garlic clove, and brush with 1/2 Tbs.
3
olive oil.
4
Bake 7 to 9 minutes, or until crisp and lightly golden.
5
Set 2 tortillas aside.
6
Heat remaining 1/2 Tbs.
7
olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
8
Add onion, and saute 2 minutes.
9
Add spinach, and saute 2 more minutes, or until it begins to wilt.
10
Remove from heat.
11
Spread 2 tortillas with 1/2 spinach mixture, 1/2 beans, 1/2 tomatoes and 3/4 cup cheese.
12
Place 2 more tortillas on top, followed by remaining spinach, beans, tomatoes and 3/4 cup cheese.
13
Return to oven, and bake 7 to 9 minutes, or until heated through.
14
Transfer contents to plate, and top with remaining 2 tortillas.
15
Cut into quarters, and sprinkle with remaining cheese, salsa and cilantro.
16
Serve hot.

1171

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 9-inch whole-grain flour tortillas, 1 clove garlic, peeled and halved, 1 Tbs. olive oil, divided, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, South of the Border Tortilla Stack falls under the General 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.

South of the Border Tortilla Stack

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