This page requires that scripting be enabled in your browser to function properly. If you need help enabling scripting, please vist our
technical FAQ page.

- - Basic Crepes Discover how easy it is to make five-star crepes. »
- - Memorial Day Recipes Ribs, burgers, and pie to start summer right. »
- - Low-Fat Faves Eat well, feel great. »
- - Menu Planner A year's worth of menus costs less than one take-out dinner. »

1 of

ADVERTISE WITH US

Posted:

| View All »

left

1 of 15

right

Black Bean Tortilla Casserole

By: Sue Briski

"'A cousin gave me this recipe-- she know my family loves Southwestern fare,' says Sue Briski of Appleton, Wisconsin."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (59)

Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
50 Min

Servings (Help)

US Metric Calculate

Original Recipe Yield 9 servings

Ingredients

2 large onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups chopped green pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
3/4 cup picante sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese
TOPPINGS:
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the onions, peppers, tomatoes, picante sauce, garlic and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in the beans. Spread a third of the mixture in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Layer with four tortillas and 2/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers; top with remaining beans.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with toppings.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 piece with toppings) equals 246 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 746 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 16 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.