Easy Southwestern Tortilla Pie

Tortilla pie is a popular dish in Mexican cuisine and is often served as a main course during festive occasions.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Easy Southwestern Tortilla Pie

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Dinner, Main Course, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1680

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 6 tortilla Corn tortillas
• 1 cup Black beans
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 piece Red bell pepper
• 1 piece Green bell pepper
• 1 piece Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 cup Salsa
• 1 cup Shredded cheese
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
4. Add black beans, corn kernels, and salsa. Cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Grease a baking dish. Place a layer of corn tortillas on the bottom.
6. Spread half of the vegetable mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
7. Repeat the layers with remaining tortillas, vegetable mixture, and cheese.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 420kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 14g29%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.