Black Bean And Tortilla Bake Recipe

Quick, healthy, and utterly delicious! This Black Bean and Tortilla Bake is a weeknight winner. Layers of cheesy goodness and flavorful black beans make it a satisfying meal the whole family will love. Ready in under an hour!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 268.8 kcal

Protein 36g

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Ingredients for Black Bean And Tortilla Bake

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2-3 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
to taste salt and black pepper
6 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded low fat cheddar cheese
cooking spray

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How to Make Black Bean And Tortilla Bake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Add minced garlic, chopped onion, diced tomatoes (undrained), green onions, cumin, and chili powder. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in tomato sauce and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Stir in rinsed and drained black beans, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
Spray a 9x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Layer 2 tortillas in the bottom of the baking dish. Top with 2/3 cup of the cheese and 1/3 of the bean mixture.
Repeat layers: 2 tortillas, 2/3 cup cheese, 1/3 bean mixture.
Top with the remaining 2 tortillas, the remaining cheese, and sprinkle with any remaining bean mixture if desired.
Bake for 20 minutes, covered with foil. Then bake for an additional 10 minutes uncovered, or until bubbly and cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

Carbs

13g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Black Bean And Tortilla Bake?

Black Bean And Tortilla Bake takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Black Bean And Tortilla Bake?

Black Bean And Tortilla Bake has approximately 268.8 calories per serving, with about 36 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Black Bean And Tortilla Bake?

The key ingredients for Black Bean And Tortilla Bake are Garlic Clove, Onion, Chopped Tomato, Green Onion, Chili Powder, Cumin Powder. See the full list with measurements above.