Mexican Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 C fresh cilantro
- 7 to 10 oz fresh baby spinach
- 4 scallions, coarsely chopped
- 6 to 8 (6”) corn tortillas
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- 15.5 oz. can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 jar salsa
- 8 oz (2 C) pepper jack, Monterrey Jack or Mexican cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine cilantro, scallions, salt and pepper and as much spinach as will fit in the bowl. Pulse and add remaining spinach in batches, until coarsely chopped.
- Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick spray. Place 4 tortillas in the bottom of the dish, overlapping.
- Layer with half of the beans, salsa, spinach mixture and cheese.
- Add remaining tortillas and repeat layering ingredients, ending with cheese and pressing in gently.
- Cover with foil. Place pan on a cookie sheet and bake at 425 degrees for about 25 minutes or until bubbling.
- Remove foil and continue baking for another 15 – 20 minutes, or until golden. Cool for 5 – 10 minutes before cutting.
Prep Time (minutes): 30
Cook Time (minutes): 40-45
Diet type: Vegetarian
Number of servings (yield): 4-6
Culinary tradition: Mexican
Recipe Origin: Ellie Deaner
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