Corn And Black Bean Casserole Recipe Recipe Cards

CORN & BLACK BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine corn, bell peppers, onions, cilantro, & beans. Mix well.
• Whisk together remaining ingredients: toss with bean mixture.
• Cover & chill at least 1/2 hour.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 8 SERVINGS LACTO Nothing could be easier to make than this tasty, Mexican-inspired casserole. Along with a salad and some fruit, it makes a delicious entree to serve to guests. (Adapted from Lean and Luscious Favorites by Bobbie Hinman and Millie Snyder (Prima Publishing, 1997].) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil an 8-inch square baking dish. In large bowl, combine all ingredients except cornmeal and cheese. Stir 1/2 cup cornmeal into mixture. In small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 cup cornmeal with cheese and sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and bubbly, about 45 minutes. Serve warm. PER SERVING: 178 CAL.; 7G PROT.; 3G TOTAL FAT (1G SAT. FAT); 34G CARB.; 2MG CHOL.; 343MG SOD.; 6G FIBER. Recipe by: Vegetarian Times Magazine, February 1998, page 49

BLACK BEAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 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 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with four tortillas and 2/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers; top with remaining beans., Cover and bake at 350° 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.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• In a bowl, mash avocados until almost smooth. Stir in lime juice and ½ teaspoon salt. Let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Adjust seasoning with additional lime juice and salt if desired. Top with black beans and corn.

MEXICAN CORN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place cream cheese and butter in a 8x8-inch casserole dish. Heat in microwave in 2-minute intervals until melted; stir until smooth.
• Mix black beans, tomatoes, Mexican-style corn, and white corn into the cream cheese mixture.
• Bake casserole in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 20 minutes. Stir 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese into casserole until incorporated; top with jalapeno peppers and remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
• Bake until cheese topping is melted and bubbling, 3 to 5 more minutes.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE (NO MEAT)

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• 2. Put the EVOO in a sauté pan. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté for about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté another 2 minutes.
• 3. Add the spices, and sauté with the veggies for 1 minute before adding the black beans, corn, and the 2 cans of Rotel. Do not drain the Rotel, since you need the liquid.
• 4. Cook the filling together for about 15 minutes. Taste the filling for seasoning, and adjust if you like.
• 5. ASSEMBLY: spray your baking dish with non stick spray. Spoon a thin layer of the enchilada sauce to coat the bottom of the dish. I use El Pato red sauce, but use your favorite kind.
• 6. Add one layer of corn tortillas (use 4). Cut them to fit if needed.
• 7. Add another thin layer of enchilada sauce to the tortillas. Then add about half of the bean filling.
• 8. Sprinkle one cup of cheese on top of the filling. Top with another layer of tortillas (4 tortillas).
• 9. Top with enchilada sauce, another layer of beans, and another cup of cheese.
• 10. Top with final 4 tortillas. Pour over the remaining sauce over the bake.
• 11. Spray a piece of foil so it won't stick to the pan, and cover the dish. Bake for 30 minutes.
• 12. Remove from the oven and take off the foil. Sprinkle on the remaining cheese and bake for another 15 minutes.
• 13. Let it sit out of the oven for about 5 minutes before serving.
• Toppings: sour cream, guacamole, shredded lettuce, or Pico de Gallo (or be naughty and top with all).

BLACK BEAN AND CORN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in beans and corn, then add sugar, salsa, and pepper flakes; mix well. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
• Melt 2 teaspoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle evenly with cheese, then top with some of the bean mixture. Place another tortilla on top, cook until golden, then flip and cook on the other side. Melt more butter as needed, and repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.