Black Bean Chilaquile Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Combine the tomatoes, salsa, garlic and jalapeño in a blender and blend until smooth.
• Heat a large nonstick broiler-proof skillet over high heat and add the vegetable oil. Add the bell pepper and cook until the edges just begin to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the black beans and corn and cook, tossing, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
• Heat the empty skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tomato mixture and cook until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1 cup water to the blender and swirl it around; set aside.
• Add the chips to the skillet and stir, adding the water from the blender as needed to moisten. Scatter the vegetable-bean mixture over the top. Transfer the skillet to the broiler and broil until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Top with the avocado, cilantro and cheese.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Sauté the onions in the oil for about 8 minutes, until translucent.
• Stir in the tomatoes, corn, black beans, lime juice, salt, and pepper and continue to sauté for another 5 to 10 minutes, until just heated through.
• Meanwhile, in another saucepan, blanch the greens in boiling water to cover for 1 to 3 minutes, until just wilted but still bright green.
• Drain immediately and set aside.
• Prepare an 8x8-inch casserole dish or baking pan with a very light coating of oil or cooking spray.
• Spread half of the crushed tortilla chips on the bottom.
• Spoon the sautéed vegetables over the tortilla chips and sprinkle on about two-thirds of the grated cheddar.
• Arrange the greens evenly over the cheese and spoon on half of the salsa.
• Finish with the rest of the tortilla chips and top with the remaining salsa and cheddar.
• Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and beginning to brown.
• Serves 4 to 6.
• Try serving this with a simple tossed salad, perhaps with avocado.
• Try Pineapple Buttermilk Sherbet for dessert.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Cut tortillas into strips and spray with cooking spray. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until crisp. Arrange in casserole dish.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add bacon and brown then remove with a slotted spoon. To the skillet, add the onions, Fresno peppers, and garlic and saute a few minutes.
• Add the beans and season with cumin, chile powder, salt, and pepper, stir in tomatoes, cilantro, and beer. Thicken 1 minute, then adjust seasoning and arrange on top of tortillas, and scatter in bacon bits and cheese.
• Cool and store for make-ahead meal.
• Bake in the hot oven until bubbly and hot, top with fried eggs (as soft or hard as you like), diced avocado and lime wedges.

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Lightly oil a 9- by 13-inch baking pan or 2-quart round casserole.
• 2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Sauté the onion until translucent. Add the bell pepper and continue to sauté until it has softened and the onions are golden. Stir in the tomatoes, seasonings, beans, zucchini, and chile pepper. Bring to a simmer, then simmer gently for 5 minutes.
• 3. Layer as follows in the prepared pan. Half the tortillas, half the tomato black bean mixture, and half the cheese. Repeat. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes, then cut into squares or wedges to serve.