Bean Corn Tortilla Lasagna With Avocado Recipes

MEXICAN LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly oil a 9x13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish.
• Cool and serve: Let the casserole stand for 10-15 minutes before serving. Serve with sour cream, chopped avocado, chopped cilantro, and thinly sliced iceberg lettuce on which has been sprinkled vinegar and salt.

BLACK BEAN LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, 3 cloves of chopped garlic, and green and red bell peppers. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent. Stir in tomatoes with juice, salsa, and black beans. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, and cook about 3 minutes.
• In a bowl, mash the avocados with 1 clove chopped garlic and lemon juice.
• Place a layer of tortillas on the bottom of the baking dish. Spread 1/3 of the tomato and bean mixture on top. Spread 1/2 of guacamole on top, then sprinkle with 1/3 of cheese. Lay out another layer of tortillas. Top with half of the remaining tomato and bean mixture. Then spread remaining guacamole on top. Sprinkle with half the cheese. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly.

CORN TORTILLA LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the picante sauce, spinach, tomatoes, red pepper, tomato sauce and lime juice., Arrange six tortillas in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with half of the meat mixture, 1/4 cup cheese and remaining tortillas. Spread with sour cream. Top with the remaining meat mixture and cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes. Serve with additional picante sauce if desired.

BEAN, CORN, AND TORTILLA SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine beans, corn, and salsa. Microwave just until warmed through, 1 minute. Stir in scallions, avocado, and tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Set bean mixture aside.
• In a large bowl, toss lettuce and chips together. Divide evenly among plates; top with bean mixture and cheese. Serve immediately, topped with additional salsa, if desired.

BEAN AND CORN TORTILLA LASAGNA WITH AVOCADO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 C). Saute onions for about 5-7 minutes in a small spray of non-stick spray. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute. In a large bowl, combine tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, allspice, salt, pepper, hot sauce, agave nectar, garlic, onion, and beans and stir to mix well.
• Lightly oil an 8x12-inch baking dish. Pour half of mixture into baking dish and tip back and forth to distribute evenly. Place half of tortillas on top of mixture (use 2 whole tortillas and cut a third to cover spots, or cut them all into strips). Place avocado slices on top of tortillas and season with a pinch of salt. Distribute corn kernels over avocado, then drizzle with lime juice. Top this layer with remaining tortillas, spread with remaining sauce, and sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips, then cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake another 7-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbling at edges. Remove from over and sprinkle with cilantro.