Refried Beans Lasagna Recipe 🍲

Description:

This Refried Beans Lasagna recipe is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish, incorporating the rich flavors of beans, tomatoes, and spices. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish is not only delicious but also healthy, low in cholesterol, and can be prepared in under 4 hours. Customize it to your taste by adjusting the level of spiciness with your choice of taco sauce, and feel free to add shredded cheese or jalapenos for an extra kick! With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a total cook time of 1 hour and 10 minutes, this recipe serves 4 hungry diners.

Ingredients:

1 can of stewed tomatoes
2 cups of cottage cheese
12 ounces of frozen corn
1 can of black olives
1 jar of taco sauce
12 lasagna noodles
1/4 cup of taco sauce

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 542.9 per serving
Fat Content: 5.3g
Saturated Fat Content: 1.6g
Cholesterol Content: 8.9mg
Sodium Content: 1870.4mg
Carbohydrate Content: 102.6g
Fiber Content: 11.1g
Sugar Content: 16.6g
Protein Content: 24.1g

Instructions:

Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare Beans Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the beans with the juice from one can of stewed tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of taco sauce. Mix well to ensure the beans are coated evenly.
Prepare Taco Sauce Mixture: In another bowl, mix the remaining taco sauce with the remaining tomato juice from the can. Set this mixture aside for later use.
Layering: Spread 1/4 of the taco sauce mixture on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Assembly: Begin layering the lasagna in the following order: noodles, cottage cheese, frozen corn, black olives, and the beans mixture. Repeat this process until all ingredients are used up, ensuring that the noodles are completely covered.
Cover and Bake: Once assembled, cover the baking pan with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
Final Touch: After 45 minutes, remove the foil and sprinkle the top of the lasagna with the black olives. Return the uncovered lasagna to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Rest and Serve: Once fully cooked, remove the lasagna from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and makes it easier to slice and serve.

Serving Suggestions:

Garnish with fresh cilantro or chopped green onions for a burst of freshness.
Serve alongside a crisp green salad dressed with a light vinaigrette for a complete meal.

Enjoy Your Refried Beans Lasagna!

With its hearty layers of flavor and wholesome ingredients, this Refried Beans Lasagna is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you’re serving it up for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is guaranteed to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal that’s both easy to make and incredibly tasty!