Mexican-Style Lasagna
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 4 scallions, coarsely chopped
- 1 dash salt and pepper
- 10 ounces baby spinach leaves
- nonstick cooking spray
- 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
- 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup salsa (mild or medium)
- 8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
- 1.
- Preheat oven to 425.
- In a food processor, combine cilantro, scallions, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper with as much spinach as will fit; pulse, adding remaining spinach in batches, until coarsely chopped.
- 2.
- Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- Lay 4 tortillas in bottom of dish (they will overlap slightly).
- Layer with half of beans, salsa, spinach mixture, and cheese; repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with cheese and pressing in gently.
- 3.
- Cover dish with foil; place on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake until bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes; remove foil, and continue baking until golden, 15 to 20 minutes more.
- Cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
fresh cilantro, scallions, salt, baby spinach, nonstick cooking spray, corn tortillas, pinto beans, salsa, pepper cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mexican-style-lasagna-162063 (may not work)