Enchilada Bake

as seen in Diet for a Small Planet

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 15 min

Ready in: 45 to 50 min

Ingredients

SAUCE
½ cup dry beans, cooked
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
5-6 mushrooms, sliced
1 green pepper, chopped
1½ cups stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
½ cup red wine
Salt to taste

OTHER LAYERS
6-8 corn tortillas
½ cup grated jack cheese
½ cup mixture of ricotta cheese and yogurt
Black olives

Directions

  • Sautée onion, garlic, mushrooms, and pepper. Add the beans, tomatoes, spices, salt, and wine. Simmer gently for about 30 minutes.
  • In an oiled casserole put a layer of tortillas, a layer of sauce, 3 tablespoons of grated cheese, 3 tablespoons of the cheese-yogurt mixture. Repeat until all the ingredients are used, ending with a layer of sauce.
  • Garnish the top with the cheese-yogurt and black olives. Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes.