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    Layered Tortilla Casserole


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    Recipe Introduction


    Serves: 4 - Prep. time: 20 minutes plus bean and corn cooking time - Cooking time: 20 minutes plus 5 minutes standing time

    List of Ingredients




    1/4 c. water, nonfat chicken broth, or vegetable broth
    1 c. chopped onion
    1 clove, garlic
    1 c. chopped celery
    1 T. chili powder
    Pinch of cayenne pepper
    1 c. cooked fresh, frozen or canned corn kernels
    1 c. tomato sauce
    1 c. home-cooked or canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
    1 c. home cooked or canned Great Northern beans (white), drained and rinsed
    6 nonfat corn tortillas
    1 c. nonfat cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
    1/2 c. grated nonfat or low-fat cheddar cheese

    Recipe



    Combine the water or broth, onion, garlic and celery in a microwavable-safe casserole. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH for 5 minutes or until onions and celery are tender.

    Combine with chili powder, cayenne pepper, corn, beans, and tomato sauce.

    Place 3 corn tortillas on the bottom of a 2-qt. microwave-safe casserole dish.

    Top with 1/2 of the tomato-bean mixture.

    Spread 1/2 cup of the cottage cheese or ricotta over the tomato-bean mixture. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the grated cheddar cheese.

    Top with remaining 3 tortillas, the remaining tomato-bean mixture, the remaining 1/2 cup cottage cheese and the remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese.

    Microwave uncovered on HIGH for 12 minutes or until cheese is melted and warmed through.

    Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

 

 

 


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