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Black Bean Tortilla Casserole

SUBMITTED BY: Sue Briski

"'A cousin gave me this recipe-- she know my family loves Southwestern fare,' says Sue Briski of Appleton, Wisconsin."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 39 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

FOOTNOTE

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2008 by Muffinmom
I was about to make tacos for dinner when I stumbled upon this recipe, and it sounded like a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2008 by SSTRAWDER
This was a nice change of pace from our usual dinner routine. I added some red pepper to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2008 by Judy
This went together very quickly and was delicious. My husband (who is not a big fan of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2008 by Jamie S.
This recipe surprised me. It was easy, fast and quite a nice blend of flavors. My family... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2008 by Natalie
My family and I liked this a lot. I added more salsa initially and more cheese during the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2007 by Naxxramas
This had a great flavor, and was very filling. thanks :) MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2007 by JenniferJP
I accidentally doubled the beans and tomatoes and it turned out great. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2007 by TARA1218
Very good and healthy too! I used frozen chopped onions and peppers to save time and also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2007 by sharona
This is the first time I've rated anything on this site. This recipe is great! So simple and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2007 by debbie