Mexican casserole #3

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsElbow macaroni; cooked and drained
1cupOnions; chopped
1cupBell peppers; chopped
1Zucchini; sliced
2Stalks celery; sliced
1packTaco seasoning mix -or-
1tablespoonChili powder -and-
1teaspoonGround cumin -and-
1teaspoonPaprika
1can(15-oz) black beans; drained
1can(15-oz) dark red Kidney beans; undrained
1can(16-oz) tomato sauce
1can(16-oz) diced tomatoes; or fresh)
2cupsFat-free Cheddar or Mozzarella cheese; grated

Directions

Date: Fri, 29 Mar 1996 12:09:41 -0700 From: bwatson@... (Bethann Watson) Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart casserole dish (9 x 13-inch) with cooking spray; set aside. Coat a skillet with cooking spray (or use a little veggie broth) and cook the onions, bell peppers, zucchini, and celery until they are tender. Stir in taco seasoning mix, black beans, dark red kidney beans, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes; set aside. In the casserole dish, layer half the macaroni and half bean mixture in prepared pan. Sprinkle with 1½ cups of the cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until heated through.

FATFREE DIGEST V96 #89

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