Mexican Lasagna

Today, is the final entry devoted to using whole grains. I hope you have found eating whole grains doesn’t have to be scary or lack taste, just because it is a healthy food. Between the freezer anytime burrito, tortilla pizzas and this week, this week is my favorite. We are making Mexican Lasagna, using sprouted whole grain tortillas instead of lasagna pasta. I L.O.V.E Mexican food and probably eat it in some form once a week. The challenge to me, is finding different ways to essentially use the same ingredients in a new or different format. I hope you enjoy!

Mexican Lasagna
Serves approximately 6

Ingredients:
Sprouted whole grain tortillas, 7 (this might vary based on the size of tortilla and size of your pan)
Refried beans, ½ can (1 c)
Lime, 1
Sour cream, ⅓ c
Cooked ground meat, ½ lb seasoned with your favorite taco seasoning
Red onion, ½ c chopped and cooked
Salsa, ⅔ c
Cheddar cheese, ¾ c

Additional optional toppings:
More sour cream
More salsa
Chopped romaine lettuce
Chopped tomatoes
Chopped avocado
Cilantro

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a baking pan. I used a two quart, 8 x 8.

Cut tortillas into three strips and get remaining ingredients ready for assembly. 

The directions are as simple as this: layer ingredients! I started with one layer of tortillas, doing your best to cover the entire base of the pan. 

Then mix the juice of one lime with the refried beans and spread on the top of the tortilla. 

Next, is another layer of tortilla with a thin spread of sour cream on top. Add the cooked meat and red onion. 

You guessed it - another layer of tortilla. Then add the salsa and cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

After it is cooked, add whatever additional cold toppings you would like. 

Cut into pieces and serve immediately.  

I wasn’t sure how this would do reheated due to the mixture of cold and warm ingredients, but it did okay. Didn’t look all that pretty, but still tasted delicious.

Better Bonus Tip: Use the leftover refried beans for a Mexican Nacho Pizza.

Hope you enjoy! Are there other fun creative things you do with tortillas? I would love to hear.

~Ashley