Mushroom and Black Bean Tortilla Casserole

This is a wonderful recipe I got from a Martha Stewart Magazine. It is really easy to make and so delicious. You can make it as spicy as you want by using your favorite brand of salsa.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 casserole

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3⁄4 lb cremini mushroom, trimmed and quartered
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
•  salt
•  pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 8  corn tortillas, halved
• 2  cups salsa
• 1 1⁄4 cups  shredded monterey jack cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until browned, 7 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cayenne; season with salt and pepper. Add black beans and stir to combine.
4. Cook until beans are warmed through, 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. Arrange 5 tortilla halves in a 2 quart baking dish. Top with half the bean mixture and1/2 cup salsa, then sprinkle with one third the cheese.
6. Repeat with another layer of tortilla halves, bean mixture, salsa, and cheese.
7. Top with remaining tortilla halves, salsa, and cheese. Cover with foil and bake until center is hot and cheese melts, 10 minutes. Uncover and bake until cheese is bubbling, 5 minutes.