Black Bean Tortilla Casserole

Submitted by texasjj

"This is a low fat, vegetarian meal that is not tasteless or bland. Give it a try for something different."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 473.18 ml chopped onions
• 354.88 ml chopped green chilies
• 396.89 g can tomatoes, diced
• 177.44 ml picante sauce
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 9.85 ml ground cumin
• 2 (850.48 g) can black beans
• 12 6-inch corn tortillas
• 473.18 ml shredded low-fat monterey jack cheese
• 2 medium tomatoes, sliced (optional)
• green onion, sliced (optional)
• pitted ripe olives, sliced (optional)
• 118.29 ml reduced-fat sour cream or 118.29 ml plain yogurt

directions

1. In a large skillet combine onion, green chilis, undrained tomatoes, Picante sauce, garlic and cumin.
2. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
3. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
4. Stir in beans.
5. In 13x9x2 inch baking dish spread 1/3 of bean mixture over bottom.
6. Top with 1/2 of tortillas, overlapping if necessary, and 1/2 of the cheese.
7. Add another 1/3 of the bean mixture, then remaining tortillas and remaining bean mixture.
8. Cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
9. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, and return to oven until cheese is melted.
10. Let stand for 10 minutes.
11. If desired, top with tomato slices, green onions and olives.
12. Cut into squares and serve with sour cream or yogurt.

Reviews

[Stacee R.]

Wonderful! I loved it! I layered in the olives and added some jarred jalapeno slices. Topped the finished product with some shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and Recipe #217809. This is a delicious vegetarian meal. Thanks for sharing, texasjj! **Made for I Recommend**

 

[HokiesMom]

I've made this many times for potlucks because it is a vegetarian meal and also just plain ol' delicious! We top our servings with diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce instead of the yogurt or sour cream recommended here. Either would be fine and just gives a bit more personal touch depending on taste buds.

 

[Carianne]

This was a hit at a potluck meeting that I hosted last night. A great filling vegetarian offering that is really easy to toss together. I wanted to post a picture, but it disappeared! Thank you Jackie!