Black Bean Lasagna

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

A delicious vegetarian lasagna using corn tortillas instead of lasagna noodles, layered with salsa, black beans, cheese, and guacamole.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 cup salsa
salt and black pepper to taste
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas, quartered
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, 3 cloves chopped garlic, and bell peppers; cook until onions soft and translucent. Stir in black beans, tomatoes with juice, and salsa. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer; cook about 3 minutes.
3 Mash avocados, 1 clove chopped garlic, and lemon juice together in a bowl.
4 Place a layer of tortillas on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread 1/3 of bean mixture on top. Spread 1/2 of avocado mixture on top, then sprinkle with 1/3 of cheese; place a layer of tortillas on top. Top with 1/2 of remaining bean mixture. Spread remaining avocado mixture on top, then sprinkle with 1/2 remaining cheese. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.
5 Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbly, about 35 minutes.