Easy Black Bean Lasagna

Name: Easy Black Bean Lasagna
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained (Progresso or Green Giant); 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (Progresso); 3/4 cup onion, chopped; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup salsa (Old El Paso Thick'n Chunky); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1 cup light ricotta cheese; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 egg; 10 uncooked lasagna noodles; 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese or 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (6 ounces)

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Recipe by SharleneW

A Tex-Mex kind of lasagna. I had this at a "100 Chefs for UNCF" banquet a few years back. (UNCF = United Negro College Fund) The chef, Jerry Richard was kind enough to share his recipe.

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READY IN: 1hr 15mins

SERVES: 6-8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

(15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained (Progresso or Green Giant)
1

(28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (Progresso)
³⁄₄

cup onion, chopped
¹⁄₂

cup green bell pepper, chopped
¹⁄₂

cup salsa (Old El Paso Thick'n Chunky)
1

teaspoon chili powder
¹⁄₂

teaspoon cumin
1

cup light ricotta cheese
¹⁄₈

teaspoon garlic powder
1

egg
10

uncooked lasagna noodles
1 ¹⁄₂

cups cheddar cheese or 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (6 ounces)

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 350°F.
Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mash beans slightly.
Stir in tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, salsa, chili powder and cumin.
Mix well.
In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, garlic powder and egg; blend well.
Spread 1 cup of tomato mixture over bottom of spray-coated baking dish.
Top with half of noodles, overlapping slightly.
Top with half of remaining tomato mixture.
Spoon ricotta mixture over top, spread carefully.
Top with half of cheese, then with remaining noodles, tomato mixture and cheese.
Cover tightly with spray coated foil.
Bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes or until noodles are tender.
Uncover, let stand 15 minutes before serving.