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Black bean and sweet potato and tortilla casserole

Dinners that bake all in one dish are our favorite! Great for a busy weeknight, this recipe is full of veggies and fiber. Pump up the fiber by using whole wheat tortillas and topping with fresh avocado slices. While this recipe is vegetarian, chopped chicken or ground beef could be added for even more protein.

Yield
6 Servings
Preparation time
20 minutes
Cooking time
25 minutes
Total time
45 minutes
Ingredients
1 large sweet potato. peeled and diced (Microwave for about 8 minutes to soften before cutting)
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (15 oz can)
1 can diced tomatoes, drained (14.5 oz can)
1/2 C canned corn, drained
1/2 C chopped onion
1 green or red bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic salt
1 C salsa (divided)
4 tortillas (corn, flour or whole wheat flour)
1/2 C shredded cheese (Optional garnishes: avocado, sour cream, cilantro, limero, sliced jalapeno, )
Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, combine diced sweet potato, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, chili powder, and garlic salt.

3. Spread ½ cup of salsa on the bottom of the baking dish. Place a tortilla on top, ripping into strips, as needed, to fit the dish. Spoon a layer of the sweet potato/black bean mixture over the tortilla strips. Spread the remaining ½ cup salsa over the sweet potato/black bean layer.

4. Add another layer of tortillas, then add the rest of the sweet potato/black bean mixture. Top with cheese, if using.

5. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, until top is slightly browned, and cheese is melted (if using). Cut into 6 squares and serve. Top with additional salsa or other garnishes, if desired.

Notes

Per serving - Calories 297, Saturated Fat 5 g, Sodium 763 mg, Sugars 5.9