[CH] Tonights Dinner - x/p to Veg-Recipes

RST G (synapse7@home.com)
Fri, 25 Feb 2000 20:17:57 -0500

This was tonights dinner. I thought it was excellent and really had a
nice heat. DH thought it was a bit hot for his tastes but still said it
was tasty. Another advantage to this recipe, it is really quick and
easy.

*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      RisaG's Quick Tex-Mex Lasagna

Recipe By     : RisaG
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beans/Legumes/Pulses             Cheese
                Chiles

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Seasoned Pinto Beans:
   1      15 oz can     pinto beans -- rinsed & drained
   1      lg            jalapeno pepper -- minced
     1/2  envelope      taco seasoning mix
     1/2  tsp           salt
     1/2  tsp           ground cumin
   1      tsp           ground chipotle powder -- or more
   1      14.5 oz can   diced tomatoes
                        Lasagna:
   8      oz            reduced fat sour cream
   1      cup           Mexican cheese blend -- shredded
   1      recipe        Seasoned Pinto Beans
   3      6"            corn tortillas -- cut to fit dish
   1      8 oz jar      your favorite salsa
   1      cup           Monterey jack cheese -- shredded
   1      tbsp          fresh cilantro -- chopped

To make seasoned pinto beans: Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Set
aside.

To make lasagna: Stiir reduced fat sour cream and cheese mix together.
Set aside.

Spread half the pinto beans on the bottom of a lightly greased 13x9"
pan. Layer with all the tortillas (cut them in pieces to fit if needed),
sour cream mixture and remaining beans.

Cover and bake for 40 minutes at 350°F. Top with salsa and the Monterey
Jack Cheese and bake, uncovered, for another 5 minutes until cheese
melts. Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve. Makes 4 servings.

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RisaG