Vegetarian

tortilla bean casserole takes 15 minutes to prepare.

tortilla bean casserole takes 15 minutes to cook.

tortilla bean casserole makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for tortilla bean casserole are:

2 cup chopped onion
1 1/3 cup chopped green pepper
14 oz can stewed tomatoes
3/4 cup salsa
1/2 tablespoon garlic
2 tablespoon cumin
2 15-oz cans black beans, drained
8 corn tortillas
1 1/2 cup shredded vegan cheese (opt but suggested)

Here is how you make tortilla bean casserole:

In a large skillet over medium heat, combine first 6 ingredients, bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Stir in beans. Spread 1/3 of the bean mixture over the bottom of a 13x9 pan. Top that with half of the tortillas, overlapping as necessary and half of the cheese. Add another 1/3 of the bean mixture, then remaining tortillas and bean mixture. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and let stand for 10 minutes. Garnish with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes. For more of a Mexican flair, add slices of avocado on top or your favorite guacamole.This is wonderful if you're in a south-of-the-border mood. Add a little spanish rice and a glass of your favorite sangria for a complete and tasty meal.Serves: 8Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ST.JOESGIRL.

The nutritional information for tortilla bean casserole is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 389.1

• Total Fat: 5.4 g
• Cholesterol: 6.1 mg
• Sodium: 1,022.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 64.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 15.4 g
• Protein: 23.0 g