Re: Montreal Homegrown

This alkaline diet recipe book includes ingredients I did not think you could use like cheese and beans in recipe below. I guess they are basing it on 80/20. I love tacos so I think I will try it- it is the closest thing I could find to tacos so far.

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Mexibean Mock Lasagna
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe Summary:
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
2 tsp olive oil 1-1/2 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced 1 green pepper, coarsely chopped
1 red pepper, coarsely chopped 1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp chili powder 1/8 tsp cayenne powder
1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels 15 oz can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup no added salt tomato sauce
4 oz can diced green chilies, drained nonstick cooking spray
6 corn tortillas 1 cup fat free ricotta cheese
3/4 cup low fat cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions:
In large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and peppers for 5 minutes. Stir in
spices and sauté 1 additional minute. Remove from heat. Mix in corn, beans, tomato sauce, and diced
green chilies. Spray 13” x 9” dish with cooking spray. Place 3 tortillas in the dish arranging to cover the
bottom. Spoon in half of the corn mixture, and spread ½ cup ricotta cheese on top. Sprinkle with half of
the cheddar cheese. Repeat layers, using up all the ingredients. Cook, uncovered at 350°F for 45
minutes, until casserole is thoroughly heated and cheddar cheese has melted. Let stand 5 minutes before
serving.