Best Black Bean Tortilla Bake Recipes

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Provided by spatchcock

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin powder
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
salt and pepper
12 soft corn tortillas
8 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, reserve 2 tablespoons (I used fat free)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350* F.
Spray a large skillet with cooking spray.
Add garlic, onions, tomato, green onion, cumin, and chili powder.
Cook on medium heat until onion is tender.
Add tomato sauce and cook 5 minutes more.
Stir in beans, cilantro, salt and pepper.
Spray a 9 inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
Layer 4 tortillas, 1/3 cheese, and 1/3 of the bean mixture; repeat 2 more times.
Top with reserved 2 tablespoons of cheese.
Bake 20 minutes, covered, then 10 minutes uncovered or until bubbly.

BLACK BEAN TORTILLA BAKE image

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
2 t. olive oil
water as necessary
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large red pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup picante sauce
1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
1 1/2 t. ground cumin
1 t. chili powder
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
16 corn tortillas
1 cup non-fat ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tomato (garnish)
sour cream (garnish)

Steps:

Saute onion in oil and water, stirring frequently until onion is soft and opaque, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and bell peppers, saute 2-4 more minutes. Add picante sauce, tomato sauce and spices. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Stir in beans. Remove from burner. Spread 1/2 of bean mixture evenly on the bottom of a 9.5x13 lasagna pan. Top with 8 corn tortillas in an overlapping layer. Spread ricotta evenly over tortillas (use the back of the spoon). Top with 1/2 cheese. Add remaining tortillas in another layer, then remaining beans. Cover with foil and bake 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees. Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese, and bake an additional 5-6 minutes until cheese is melted. To serve, cut like lasagna and garnish with tomato and sour cream.