Friday, March 2, 2012

Mexican Black Bean Lasagna

This is really good and quick and easy to make. It was in the March Womans Day Magazine.
Ingredients


  • 1 large onion-chopped

  • 2 jalapenos-seeded if desired and finely chopped

  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 1" pieces

  • 2 clove of garlic-finely chopped

  • 1 15 oz can black beans-rinsed

  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels-thawed

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice

  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro-chopped plus more for serving

  • 1 10 oz. can red enchilada sauce-about 1 cup

  • 9 small corn tortillas

  • About 1 1/2 cheese of choice

  • Sour cream and hot sauce for serving

Directions:


  1. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Saute onion in sprayed skillet for about 5 minutes.

  2. Add the jalapenos, bell pepper and garlic. Cook covered stirring occasionally for about 6-8 minutes.

  3. Stir in the beans, corn chili powder and cook about 2 minutes. Add lime juice and cilantro.

  4. Spread 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 8" square glass pan.

  5. top with 2-3 tortillas, tearing them to fit as necessary.

  6. Spread a third of the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the tortillas. About 1/4 cup.

  7. Top with 1/3 of the bean mixture and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat twice.

  8. Bake until the lasagna is heated through and the top is beginning to brown. About 15 minutes.

  9. Let stand fro 5 minutes before serving.

  10. Serve with sour cream, lime wedges and hot sauce.


Enjoy!!





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