Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Mexican Lasagna


Ingredients:
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
4 scallions, coarsely chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
10 ounces fresh baby spinach
Nonstick cooking spray
8 corn tortillas (6-inch)
1 can (15.5 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup prepared salsa (mild or medium)
8 ounces pepper Jack cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. In a food processor, combine cilantro, scallions, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper with as much spinach as will fit; pulse, adding remaining spinach in batches, until coarsely chopped.
3. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
4. Lay 4 tortillas in bottom of dish (they will overlap slightly).
5. Layer with half of beans, salsa, spinach mixture, and cheese; repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with cheese and pressing in gently.
6. Cover dish with foil; place on a rimmed baking sheet.
7. Bake until bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes; remove foil, and continue baking until golden, 15 to 20 minutes more.
8. Cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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