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Black Bean Tortilla Casserole

"A cousin gave me this recipe— she know my family loves Southwestern fare," says Sue Briski of Appleton, Wisconsin.

9 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.

Ingredients

2 large onions, chopped
1-1/2 cups chopped green peppers
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
3/4 cup picante sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
8 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
TOPPINGS:
1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the onions, peppers, tomatoes, picante
sauce, garlic and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer,
uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in the beans.
Spread a third of the mixture in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated
with cooking spray. Layer with four tortillas and 2/3 cup cheese.
Repeat layers; top with remaining beans.
Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes or until

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Directions (continued)

cheese is melted. Serve with toppings. Yield: 9 servings.

Nutrition Facts: One serving (1 piece with toppings) equals 246 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 746 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 16 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.