SPINACH AND CORN TORTILLA BAKE

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This casserole is like baking large nachos topped with cilantro, spinach, beans and cheese, spiced with your favorite salsa.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Beans

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
4 scallions, chopped
salt and pepper
10 ounces fresh Baby Spinach
4 (12 inch) corn tortillas
2 cups pinto beans or 2 cups black beans, cooked
1 cup prepared salsa
8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • In a food processor, combine cilantro, scallions, salt and pepper with as much spinach as will fit.
  • Pulse, adding the rest of the spinach in batches, until all is coarsely chopped.
  • Coat an 8-9 inch square baking dish with butter or oil.
  • Lay 4 tortillas in the bottom of dish, overlapping slightly.
  • Layer with half of beans, salsa, spinach mixture and cheese.
  • Repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with cheese and pressing in gently.
  • Cover dish with foil, place on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake until bubbling, 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove foil, and continue baking until golden, 15-20 minutes more.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.1, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 58.1, Sodium 1173.7, Carbohydrate 48.2, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 5.7, Protein 26.7

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