Mexican Lasagna

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

  1. 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.
  2. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick spray. Place 4 tortillas in the bottom of the dish, overlapping.
  3. Layer with half of the beans, salsa, spinach mixture and cheese.
  4. Add remaining tortillas and repeat layering ingredients, ending with cheese and pressing in gently.
  5. Cover with foil. Place pan on a cookie sheet and bake at 425 degrees for about 25 minutes or until bubbling.
  6. 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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