Saturday, February 12, 2011

Mexican Lasagna

Mexican Lasagna
1 can (14 ½ oz) stewed tomatoes undrained
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbls. Lime juice
Nonstick cooking spray
Corn tortillas (flour are not thick enough)
1 can (15 oz) black beans-rinsed and drained
1 can (8oz) whole kernel corn-drained
2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
(MEAT: you can make without or with 3 chicken breasts cooked and shredded, ground beef or chicken (cooked with a taco seasoning)

In a small bowl combine tomatoes, cilantro and lime juice; set aside
Coat an 8inch square baking dish with cooking spray.  Cut the tortillas into 1 ½ inch strips.  Place a layer of corn strips to cover bottom of pan.  Layer tomato mixture,  ¼ of beans, ¼ of corn, ¼ of meat, and ¼ of the cheese.  Repeat tortillas, tomato mix, beans, corn, meat, cheese about 3 more times. 
Bake uncoverd at 375 for about 25 min. when cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.  Let stand about 10 min. before serving.

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