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Layered Tortilla Casserole

Type: Vegetables
Courses: Casseroles, Main Course
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

1/4 cup 59mlWater
1 cup 62g / 2.2ozOnion - chopped
1   Garlic - minced
1 cup 110g / 3.9ozCelery - chopped
1 tablespoon 15mlChili powder
1   Cayenne - pepper
1 cup 62g / 2.2ozCorn - kernels
1 cup 237mlTomato sauce
1 cup 160g / 5.6ozKidney beans - cooked, drained and rinsed
1 cup 160g / 5.6ozGreat northern beans - drained and rinsed
6   Corn tortillas - nonfat
1 cup 146g / 5.1ozNonfat cottage cheese
1/2 cup 73g / 2.6ozCheddar cheese - nonfat, shredded

Recipe Instructions

Combine the water, onion, garlic and celery in a microwave 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 quarte microwave-safe casserole dish. top with 1/2 of the tomato-bean mixture. Spread 1/2 cup of the cottage cheese over the tomato-bean mixture. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the grated cheddar cheese. Repeat layers.

Microwave uncovered on high for 12 minutes or until cheese has melted, and ingredients are warmed through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Source:
Sarah Schlesinger, 500 Fat-Free Recipes

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