BLACK BEAN LASAGNA

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I'm a schoolteacher who loves exchanging recipes with my colleagues. This is a great recipe for a crowd. It's tasty, nutritious and feeds plenty.-Deborah Kolek, Winchester Center, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 large egg white, beaten
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 flour tortillas (7 inches), halved

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, salt, chili powder, cumin and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in the black beans and pinto beans. Heat through., In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg white, parsley and jalapeno. Spread a third of the bean mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half of the cheddar cheese, tortillas and ricotta mixture. Repeat layers. Spread remaining bean mixture over top., Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 726mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Husnain Liaquat
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This was a great recipe! I used a gluten-free lasagna noodle and it turned out perfectly. The lasagna was very flavorful and filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Kasamba Musilimu
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I made this lasagna last night and it was a hit! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


paul taiwo
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This lasagna was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The black beans added a nice protein boost and the overall flavor was very satisfying.


wil swift
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Chizoba Ezenwata
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This was a great recipe! I used a whole wheat lasagna noodle and it turned out great. The lasagna was very flavorful and filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Shulka Fizzy
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I made this lasagna last night and it was a hit! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdul Nayem
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This lasagna was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The black beans added a nice protein boost and the overall flavor was very satisfying.


Khudrgzi
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


natuha nash
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This was a great recipe! I used a gluten-free lasagna noodle and it turned out perfectly. The lasagna was very flavorful and filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Balogun Semilore
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I made this lasagna last night and it was delicious! I used a whole wheat lasagna noodle and it turned out great. The black beans added a nice protein boost and the overall flavor was very satisfying.


Flori Cel
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This black bean lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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