I saw this recipe on Pinterest and immediately jumped at the opportunity to make it. Not only did I basically have everything I needed on hand (going along with my goal to clean out my pantry), but it also sounded delicious, and the typical thing I would make.
Mexican Lasagne
Originally found at Sugar and Spice by Celeste
2 Tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 Tbsp chipotle en adobo*
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 Tbsp ketchup
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
8-10 soft corn tortillas
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a skillet, heat oil. Add garlic and onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until onion becomes slightly translucent, and add bell pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes, until the peppers become slightly soft. Add chipotle, diced tomatoes and ketchup. Stir and heat through.
In a separate bowl, combine corn and black beans.
To assemble the lasagne, lay down 3-4 tortillas in an 8 x 8 square pan to cover the bottom. Add 1/3-1/2 sauce, followed by a layer of corn and black beans, and then a layer of cheese. Repeat layers. Tear up one tortilla and sprinkle over the top. Add another layer of cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, until top is golden brown and the lasagne is heated through.
Let rest for 5-10 minutes, then serve.
*If you'll remember, I blend an entire can of chipotle en adobo, then add the puree to dishes as needed.
My Notes:
Not bad. The chipotle offers a bit of a kick, and the tortilla layer really does disappear into the layers. The shredded tortilla and cheese in the top layer offers a bit of a crunch as well. It's definitely something I'll make again. I did have a bit of a problem with the ingredients--I realized after I laid down my second layer of tortillas that I was already more than halfway up the dish, so I hurried to use the rest of the ingredients. I ended up with extra black beans and corn, which I certainly don't mind since I use the combination enough anyway.
