
| 1/3 cup | vegetable oil | 75 mL |
| 5 | flour tortillas (8 inch) | 5 |
| 1 | can (14 oz./398 mL) Beans in Tomato Sauce | 1 |
| 2-3 tsp | chili powder | 10-15 mL |
| 1 tsp | oregano | 5 mL |
| 1/2 tsp | garlic powder | 2 mL |
| 1/2 tsp | onion powder | 2 mL |
| 1/4 tsp | cumin | 1 mL |
| 1 | can (4 oz./114 mL) chopped green chili peppers (or jalapeno), drained | 1 |
| 1 1/2 cups | grated mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese | 375 mL |
| 1/2 cup | grated cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, taco sauce or Mexican salsa | 125 mL |
In a 10" (25 cm) skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry tortillas in hot oil for 5 to 10 seconds each side until lightly browned and blistered. Drain on paper towels. Puree beans and sauce in blender with seasonings until smooth. Place one tortilla on ungreased cookie sheet; top with 1/4 bean mixture, 1/4 chilies, and 1/4 mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers 3 more times ending with last tortilla on top; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake 375 F (190 C) 20-25 minutes until heated through and cheese melts. Let stand 5 minutes. Garnish with lettuce, tomatoes. Cut in wedges, serve with taco sauce or salsa and raw vegetable crudités for lunch, or with Mexican rice for a supper dish.
Microwave Method:
Fry tortillas as directed above. Prepare beans and assemble layers on a micro-proof platter as directed above. Heat uncovered at 50% power 6-8 minutes until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve as above.
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BEANS add fibre and great taste to everyday meals. Canadians should consume 25-30 grams of fibre per day.