Mexican Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 tsp olive oil, divided
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 (12-oz) package meatless fat-free crumbles (such as lightlife smart ground)
48 baked tortilla chips
cooking spray
1 (15-oz) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 cups chopped seeded plum tomato
2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
1 cup (4 oz) shredded monterey jack cheese
2 tbsp fat-free sour cream
2 tbsp chopped green onions
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and jalapeño; cook 1 minute. Stir in chili powder, cumin, black pepper, and crumbles; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Arrange half of tortilla chips in an 11 x 7–inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; top evenly with crumbles mixture.
Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in skillet over medium heat. Add beans, mashing with the back of a wooden spoon until chunky and thick; cook 2 minutes or until heated, stirring constantly. Stir in lime juice.
Combine tomato and cilantro. Layer beans and tomato mixture over crumbles mixture in dish. Top with remaining tortilla chips, pressing to slightly crush. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake at 375° for 13 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Cut casserole into 6 equal pieces; top each serving with 1 teaspoon sour cream, 1 teaspoon onions, and 2 teaspoons olives.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	93.31 Kcal (391 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.2g	8%
Cholesterol	4.57mg	2%
Sodium	100.9mg	4%
Potassium	242.62mg	5%
Total Carbs	8.85g	3%
Sugars	3.08g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2.61g	10%
Protein	3.37g	7%
Vitamin C	13.2mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	28%
Iron	32.1mg	178%
Calcium	65.1mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	66.17 Kcal (277 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.68g	8%
Cholesterol	3.24mg	2%
Sodium	71.56mg	4%
Potassium	172.06mg	5%
Total Carbs	6.28g	3%
Sugars	2.18g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.85g	10%
Protein	2.39g	7%
Vitamin C	9.4mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	28%
Iron	22.8mg	178%
Calcium	46.1mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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