Seven Layer Tortilla Pie

Looks like a pie, cuts like a pie, and tastes like a little bit of Southwestern heaven. This casserole is made from pinto and black beans layered with tortillas and cheese. Picante sauce gives it just the right kick. You can replace the Cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack if you like.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 405 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• ½ cup chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup salsa, divided
• 7 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, mash pinto beans. Stir in 3/4 cup salsa and garlic.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix together 1/4 cup salsa, cilantro, black beans and tomatoes.

Step 4

Place 1 tortilla in a pie plate or tart dish. Spread 3/4 cup pinto bean mixture over tortilla to within 1/2 inch of edge. Top with 1/4 cup cheese, and cover with another tortilla. Spread with 2/3 cup black bean mixture, and top with 1/4 cup cheese. Repeat layering twice. Cover with remaining tortilla, and spread with remaining pinto bean mixture and cheese.

Step 5

Cover with foil, and bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes. Cut into wedges, and serve with salsa and sour cream.