Meatless Main--Tex Mex Lasagna


Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup bottled salsa
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can no salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8-ounce) can no salt-added tomato sauce
  • Cooking spray
  • 6 precooked lasagna noodles (such as Barilla or Vigo)
  • 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup preshredded 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 450°.
  • Combine first 4 ingredients; spread 2/3 cup sauce in bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange 2 noodles over sauce; top with 1/2 cup corn and half of beans. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese; top with 2/3 cup sauce. Repeat layers once; top with remaining 2 noodles. Spread remaining sauce over noodles. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover and bake at 450° for 30 minutes or until noodles are tender and sauce is bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes. Sprinkle with onions.
  • Some ideas for adaption...
  • 1. Use a corn tortilla with simple ingredients instead of noodles for a gluten free option.
  • 2. Use diced avocado instead of cheese for a creamy non-dairy alternative.
  • 3. Use a dollop of plain yogurt for a delicious addition to finish the dish.

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