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Tortilla Casserole

Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 flour tortillas, cut into quarters
  • 1 bag fresh spinach or 1 package frozen spinach, thawed and drained (10 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (15 oz)
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 container sour cream (8 oz)
  • 1 1/2 cups chunky salsa, divided
  • 8 oz shredded pepper jack cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Coat tortilla quarters with cooking spray.
  3. Bake 5 to 8 minutes until lightly crisp.
  4. Cook spinach with 2 tablespoons water until wilted.
  5. Drain spinach well.
  6. Heat oil in skillet and cook onion for 2 minutes.
  7. Add bell pepper and jalapeno and cook until tender.
  8. Stir in beans and heat through.
  9. Stir in cilantro and remove from heat.
  10. Coat a 2 1/2 to 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  11. Layer tortilla quarters in bottom of dish.
  12. Add spinach, sour cream, and 3/4 cup salsa.
  13. Add another layer of tortillas, half the cheese, bean mixture, and 1/2 cup salsa.
  14. Top with remaining tortillas, cheese, and salsa.
  15. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until cheese begins to brown.
  16. Cover with foil and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Optional

  • Add cooked beef or chicken.