Black bean nacho gratin

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
19ouncesCan black beans, drained &
Rinsed
1cupFrozen corn, thawed
1mediumRed or green pepper, cut
Into strips
1smallZucchini, chopped fine
½teaspoonGround pepper
11ouncesJar mild salsa
4ouncesMonterey Jack cheese, grated
3ouncesCrushed tortilla chips,

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 12"X6" baking dish. Combine black beans, corn, bell pepper, zucchini and pepper. Spread half of the bean mixture in a baking dish. Spoon ½ the salsa over the bean mixture.

Sprinkle with ½ crushed tortilla chips, then ½ the grated cheese.

Repeat the layers with remaining bean mixture, salsa, chips and cheese. Cover with foil. Bake until cheese is melted and vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven. Position rack 2"-3" from heat source. Pre-heat broiler. Remove foil. Broil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes Ready to serve in 35 minutes ~--