Mexican Lasagna
Cooking MethodCasserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound pinto beans
- 1 dozen corn tortillas
- 1 container non fat ricotta cheese or 1 pound soft tofu for vegan
- 16 ounce jar salsa
- non fat yogurt, optional
- garlic, cumin, chili powder
Instructions
Soak, cook and mash 1 pound pinto beans, seasoned with a little garlic, cumin and chili powder (used canned oilfree refried beans if you must). Spray casserole lightly with cooking spray. Casserole size depends upon your appetite. - a little salsa on the bottom of a casserole - a layer of corn tortillas - a layer of homecooked pinto beans, mashed with potato masher - a layer of salsa - a layer of corn tortillas - a layer of fatfree ricotta cheese - a layer of salsa - a layer of tortillas, beans, a sprinkling of cumin - spread non fat yogurt over all, more salsa Bake uncovered at 350 F for 30 to 45 minutes or so. Let stand for 15 minutes, serve. Good with mexican rice and/or a big salad.