VEGETARIAN TORTILLA LASAGNA

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You won't miss the meat in this savory delight. The layered main course is as tasty as it is impressive. Serve warm wedges alongside tortilla chips or a green salad.-Connie L McDowell, Greenwood, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic
1 cup chunky salsa
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) hominy, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
3 flour tortillas (10 inches)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

Steps:

Cut three 25x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on the bottom and up the sides of a round 5-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray. , In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, salsa, tomato paste and cumin. Stir in hominy and beans. Place 1 tortilla on the bottom of slow cooker. Top with a third of the hominy mixture and cheese. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with olives. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until heated through. , Using foil strips as handles, remove the lasagna to a platter. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 1166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 15g protein.