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Tex-Mex Lasagna

This recipe combines my love of lasagna with my love of Mexican food. I tried to make the recipe healthier by using extra-lean ground beef and I increased the fiber by adding beans. -Athena Russell of Florence, South Carolina

12 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min. + standing

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (16 ounces) refried black beans
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
2-1/2 cups salsa
12 no-cook lasagna noodles
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) fat-free sour cream
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
4 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no
longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, corn, jalapeno, taco
seasoning and 3/4 cup tomato sauce.
Combine salsa and remaining tomato sauce. Spread 1/4 cup into a
13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with
four noodles (noodles will overlap slightly), half of the meat
sauce, 1 cup salsa mixture, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup
cheddar cheese. Repeat layers. Top with the remaining noodles, salsa

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Tex-Mex Lasagna (continued)

Directions (continued)

mixture and cheeses.
Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until edges are
bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before
cutting. Serve with sour cream, avocado and onions. Yield: 12
servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 381 calories, 13 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 1,170 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 25 g protein.