Seven Layer Tortilla Pie

Southwest cooking at its best. Two different kinds of beans are zipped up with picante sauce, cilantro, garlic and tomato, and then layered between a stack of flour tortillas. Pop into a hot oven and 40 minutes later it emerges – seven layers of delight.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Calories: 405

Ingredients
  

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
  • 0.5 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 7 8 inch flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 0.5 cup sour cream

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, mash pinto beans. Stir in 3/4 cup salsa and garlic.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together 1/4 cup salsa, cilantro, black beans and tomatoes.
  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.
  5. Cover with foil, and bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes. Cut into wedges, and serve with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 21gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 1325mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4g

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