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

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.

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.

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.

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South of the Border Tortilla Stack

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Variations & substitutions

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