Tex-Mex Vegetarian Tortilla Pie
Tex-Mex cuisine is a fusion of Mexican and American flavors, combining traditional Mexican ingredients with American cooking techniques.
This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Ingredients
- 6 tortilla Corn Tortillas
- 1 cup Black Beans
- 1 cup Corn Kernels
- 1 bell pepper Red Bell Pepper
- 1 bell pepper Green Bell Pepper
- 1 onion Onion
- 2 clove Garlic Cloves
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Salsa
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese
- 1 avocado Avocado
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, and bell peppers until softened.
- Add the black beans, corn kernels, chili powder, cumin powder, and salt. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Spread a layer of salsa on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place a tortilla on top of the salsa and spread a layer of the bean and vegetable mixture over it.
- Repeat the layers until all the tortillas and filling are used, ending with a layer of tortilla.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow the pie to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with sliced avocado and fresh cilantro.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.