Black Bean and Zucchini Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles is a classic Southwestern casserole made from crumbled tortillas, tomato sauce, and cheese. Here, its savory flavors are augmented with black beans and zucchini.

  • 1½ tablespoons light or extra-virgin

  • olive oil

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced

  • One 28-ounce can crushed or puréed

  • tomatoes

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • One 16- to 20-ounce can black beans or

  • 2½ cups cooked black beans (from

  • about 1 cup dried)

  • 1 medium zucchini, quartered

  • lengthwise and thinly sliced

  • 1 small fresh hot chile pepper, seeded

  • and minced, or one 4-ounce can

  • chopped mild green chilies

  • 12 6-inch corn tortillas, torn or cut into several pieces

  • 8 ounces grated Cheddar cheese or

  • Cheddar-style nondairy cheese

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Lightly oil a 9- by 13-inch baking pan or 2-quart round casserole.

  • 2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Sauté the onion until translucent. Add the bell pepper and continue to sauté until it has softened and the onions are golden.Stir in the tomatoes, seasonings, beans, zucchini, and chile pepper. Bring to a simmer, then simmer gently for 5 minutes.

  • 3. Layer as follows in the prepared pan. Half the tortillas, half the tomato black bean mixture, and half the cheese. Repeat. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes,or until the cheese is bubbly. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes, then cut into squares or wedges to serve.

Black Bean and Zucchini Chilaquiles photo

This Recipe Appears in

The Vegetarian Family Cookbook Nava Atlas Buy From amazon.com
notes:

This is delicious with Mexican Green Rice,or any simply prepared cooked grain. Instead of grain, Golden Potato Salad or Sautéed Skillet Potatoes are good with this,too.With any of these options, a simple salad of greens, tomatoes,and avocado complete.

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