7-Layer Meatless Tortilla Pie

By pattie_d

Black beans and pinto beans are flavored with Pace® Picante Sauce and seasonings to make separate and delicious bean mixtures, which are then layered with flour tortillas and Cheddar cheese, and baked until hot, cut into wedges and served.

Ingredients

• 2 cans (about 15 ounces each) pinto beans , rinsed and drained
• 1 cup Pace® Picante Sauce
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder or 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 can (about 15 ounces) black beans , rinsed and drained
• 1 small tomato, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 7 flour tortillas (8-inch)
• 8 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese (about 2 cups)

Preparation

Step 1

1

Mash the pinto beans in a medium bowl with a fork. Stir in 3/4 cup picante sauce and the garlic powder.

2

Stir the remaining picante sauce, cilantro, black beans and tomato in a medium bowl.

3

Place 1 tortilla onto a baking sheet. Spread 3/4 cup pinto bean mixture over the tortilla to within 1/2-inch of the edge. Top with 1/4 cup cheese. Top with 1 tortilla and 2/3 cup black bean mixture. Top with 1/4 cup cheese. Repeat the layers twice more. Top with the remaining tortilla and spread with the remaining pinto bean mixture. Cover with aluminum foil.

4

Bake at 400 degrees F. for 40 minutes or until the filling is hot. Uncover the pie. Top with the remaining cheese. Cut the pie into 6 wedges. Serve with additional picante sauce and sprinkle with additional cilantro, if desired.