Layered Tortilla Casserole

* Exported from MasterCook *

LAYERED TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Recipe By : Sarah Schlesinger, 500 Fat-Free Recipes
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:45
Categories : Casseroles Family Approved
Main Dishes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup water
1 cup onion -- chopped
1 clove garlic -- minced
1 cup celery -- chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
pinch cayenne -- pepper
1 cup corn -- kernels
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup kidney beans, cooked -- drained and rinsed
1 cup great northern beans -- drained and rinsed
6 corn tortillas -- nonfat
1 cup nonfat cottage cheese
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, nonfat -- shredded

Combine the water, onion, garlic and celery in a microwave safe casserole.
Microwave uncovered on high for 5 minutes or until onions and celery are
tender. Combine with chili powder, cayenne pepper, corn, beans, and tomato
sauce. Place 3 corn tortillas on the bottom of a 2 quarte microwave-safe
casserole dish. top with 1/2 of the tomato-bean mixture. Spread 1/2 cup of
the cottage cheese over the tomato-bean mixture. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the
grated cheddar cheese. Repeat layers.
Microwave uncovered on high for 12 minutes or until cheese has melted, and
ingredients are warmed through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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