tortilla and black bean bake

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29 Pinches
Hampton, IA
Updated on Jun 7, 2011

Needed to throw together something quick after I'd looked at the clock and thought...shoot it's almost dinner time and I haven't started! Everyone enjoyed this dish.

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Ingredients

  • 1 - garlic clove finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped tomato (can always use canned if you need to)
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 - 8oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 - 16oz. can black beans-rinsed and drained
  • - little bit of chopped cilantro
  • 12 - corn tortillas-soften in microwave in damp paper towel
  • 1 cup shredded cheese-i use low fat

How To Make tortilla and black bean bake

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 350. Spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Add garlic, onion, tomato, green onion, chili powder and cumin. Cook until onions are tender over medium heat.
  • Step 2
    Add tomato sauce and cook for about 5 mins. Stir in beans and cilantro, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Step 3
    Spray a 9" casserole dish with cooking spray. Layer 4 tortillas, 1/3 of cheese, 1/3 bean mixture. Repeat 2 more times. Top with a little cheese.
  • Step 4
    Bake covered for 20 mins., then uncovered for 10 mins. I've also added ground beef to the dish, but origially I hadn't any meat thawed out and it was delicious with out it!

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