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                       Layered Tortilla Casserole

Recipe By     : Sarah Schlesinger, 500 Fat-Free Recipes
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:45
Categories    : Casseroles

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/4  c             Water
  1      c             Onion -- chopped
  1      cl            Garlic -- minced
  1      c             Celery -- chopped
  1      tb            Chili powder
  1      pn            Cayenne
  1      c             Corn kernels
  1      c             Tomato sauce
  1      c             Cooked kidney beans -- drained,
                       - rinsed
  1      c             Great northern beans -- drained,
                       - rinsed
  6                    Nonfat corn tortillas
  1      c             Nonfat cottage cheese
    1/2  c             Nonfat cheddar cheese --
                       - shredded

Combine the water, onion, garlic, and celery in a microwave safe
casserole dish. Microwave uncovered on high for 5 minutes or until
onions and celery are tender. Combine with chili powder, cayenne
pepper, corn, beans, and tomato sauce. Place 3 corn tortillas on the
bottom of a 2 qt microwave-safe casserole dish. Top with 1/2 of the
tomato-bean mixture. Spread 1/2 cup of the cottage cheese over the
tomato-bean mixture. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the grated cheddar
cheese. Repeat layers.

Microwave uncovered on high for 12 minutes or until cheese has
melted, and ingredients are warmed through. Let stand 5 minutes
before serving.


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