Black Bean Chilaquile

Submitted by Sharon123

"Chilaquile is colorful, jumping with flavor, and filling to boot! This is from the Moosewood Low Fat Favorites Cookbook!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped tomato
• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh corn or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
• 1 1⁄2 cups cooked black beans (15 ounce can, drained)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups rinsed stemmed and chopped swiss chard or 2 cups spinach
• 2 cups crushed baked corn tortilla chips
• 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 cups prepared mexican-style salsa

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Sauté the onions in the oil for about 8 minutes, until translucent.
3. Stir in the tomatoes, corn, black beans, lime juice, salt, and pepper and continue to sauté for another 5 to 10 minutes, until just heated through.
4. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, blanch the greens in boiling water to cover for 1 to 3 minutes, until just wilted but still bright green.
5. Drain immediately and set aside.
6. Prepare an 8x8-inch casserole dish or baking pan with a very light coating of oil or cooking spray.
7. Spread half of the crushed tortilla chips on the bottom.
8. Spoon the sautéed vegetables over the tortilla chips and sprinkle on about two-thirds of the grated cheddar.
9. Arrange the greens evenly over the cheese and spoon on half of the salsa.
10. Finish with the rest of the tortilla chips and top with the remaining salsa and cheddar.
11. Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and beginning to brown.
12. Serves 4 to 6.
13. Try serving this with a simple tossed salad, perhaps with avocado.
14. Try Pineapple Buttermilk Sherbet for dessert.

Reviews

[Dr. Jenny]

We liked this recipe and found it easy to prepare. We're not sure we like enough to have again, but we enjoyed trying it. Thanks!

 

[dkolack]

The ratio of filling to everything else is a little strange - I use 2 bags of chips and this makes about 2 large trays for me. Also, it's nice if you add chopped cilantro on top. Looks a lot better.

 

[starkie23]

I love this. I have been making this recipe for years and it is one of my favorites. I love to serve it with a little sour cream or guacamole. My husband is a big meat eater and he will eat this without complaint!

 

[CityCook]

I made this a while ago and really liked it. It took me awhile to find it again so I could make it again and rate it!

 

[Just the 2 of us]

I made this last week and it was AWESOME!!! Thanks for sharing!