Recipe

[mlk_man]

Here's a tasty little lasagna alternative.

Tom, how about a recipe thread. I'm sure grandma has a couple secret recipes she'd be willing to share............:^

M_M

Black Bean Lasagna


Ingredients
9 lasagna noodles (8 ounces)
2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green sweet pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 15-ounce cans low-sodium tomato sauce or tomato sauce with
seasonings
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
1 12-ounce container low-fat cottage cheese
1 8-ounce package reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup light dairy sour cream
Tomato slices (optional)
Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

Directions
1. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Mash one can of
the beans; set aside.
2. Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray; add onion, green
sweet pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat until tender but
not brown. Add mashed beans, unmashed beans, tomato sauce, and snipped
cilantro; heat through.
3. In a large bowl combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sour
cream; set aside. Spray a 3-quart rectangular baking dish with nonstick
coating. Arrange three of the noodles in the dish. Top with one-third of
the bean mixture. Spread with one-third of the cheese mixture. Repeat
layers twice, ending with bean mixture. Reserve the remaining cheese
mixture.
4. Bake, covered, in a 350 degree F oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until
heated through. Dollop with reserved cheese mixture. Let stand for 10
minutes. Garnish with tomato slices and cilantro, if desired. Makes 8
servings.
Make-Ahead Tip: Refrigerate unbaked casserole, covered, up to 1 day,
and bake as directed. Or, freeze up to 1 month; thaw frozen casserole in
refrigerator overnight, and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until heated
through.