CHEESY ZUCCHINI TORTILLA CASSEROLE

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Cooked in the microwave in just 10 minutes, this easy casserole is layered with two popular Mexican staples - corn tortillas and pinto beans - as well as thinly sliced zucchini. Add shredded cheese in between layers for the perfect melt.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium zucchini (about 8 ounces), thinly sliced on the diagonal
Kosher salt
One 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup prepared pico de gallo or home-style fresh salsa
1 tablespoon fresh whole oregano leaves
Six 6-inch corn tortillas, halved
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Chihuahua cheese
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the zucchini slices all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside. Stir together the beans, pico de gallo and oregano in a medium bowl.
  • Arrange the following in layers in a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan or 10-inch round microwave-safe dish: 4 of the tortilla halves, one-third of the bean mixture, one-third of the zucchini and 1/4 cup of the cheese. Repeat twice, while packing down the layers. Sprinkle with additional salt and the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Microwave on high until the zucchini is fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Remove from the microwave and loosely cover with foil to finish the cooking process, about 5 minutes. (Alternatively, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F, cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and cook until heated through and the cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes.)
  • Sprinkle with the cilantro, slice into 4 wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 25 milligrams, Sodium 1061 milligrams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 6 grams

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