Black Bean Tortilla Casserole
This is a terrific recipe, filled with healthy ingredients, from beans to vegetables.
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 6–8
Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups chopped onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped
3/4 cup picante sauce
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained
1 (15-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
12 medium corn tortillas
6 to 8 ounces part-skim mozzarella or Monterey jack cheese, divided
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup chopped tomatoes
4 tablespoons low-fat sour cream (optional)
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1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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2. Spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic and sauté 4 to 5 minutes.
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3. Add green and red peppers, and sauté 3 to 4 additional minutes.
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4. Add picante sauce, beans, and tomatoes. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly. Turn heat off; set aside.
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5. Spray cooking spray into a 13" × 9" baking dish. Spoon 1 cup of the black bean mixture into the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange 6 tortillas in a single layer over the bean mixture.
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6. Sprinkle tortillas with 3/4 cup cheese. Add 2 1/2 cups of the bean mixture over the cheese.
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7. Arrange the remaining 6 tortillas over the cheese. Top with the remaining bean mixture.
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8. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
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9. Uncover and top with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered 10 minutes, or until cheese melts.
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10. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Top with lettuce and tomato. Cut into 4-inch to 5-inch squares. Top with sour cream, if desired.

