Seven Layer Tortilla Pie

Cinco de Mayo - Main Dish

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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Seven Layer Tortilla Pie

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans

drained and rinsed

1 cup salsa

divided

2 cloves garlic

minced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

rinsed and drained

½ cup chopped tomatoes

7 (8 inch) flour tortillas

2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

1 cup salsa

½ cup sour cream

The Perfect Blended Margarita

Main Dish

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Seven Layer Tortilla Pie

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 405.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.1g 42%

Carbohydrates: 54.8g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 8.1g 32%

Sugars: 3.5g

Fat: 11.7g 18%

Saturated Fat: 5.3g 27%

Cholesterol: 16.3mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 644IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.7mg 51%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 19%

Vitamin C: 5.2mg 9%

Folate: 142.5mcg 36%

Calcium: 270.8mg 27%

Iron: 4mg 22%

Magnesium: 64.9mg 23%

Potassium: 669.7mg 19%

Sodium: 1325.3mg 53%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 46%

Calories From Fat: 105.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.