Black Bean Nacho Gratin

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Black Bean Nacho Gratin

 

1 19 ounces ca black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup frozen corn, thawed

1 medium red or green pepper, cut into strips

1 small zucchini, chopped fine

1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

1 11 ounces jar mild salsa I used homemade

4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated

3 ounces crushed tortilla chips

 

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 12 " X6 " baking dish.

Combine black beans, corn, bell pepper, zucchini and pepper. Spread half of the

bean mixture in a baking dish.

Spoon 1/2 the salsa over the bean mixture. Sprinkle with 1/2 crushed tortilla

chips, then 1/2 the grated cheese.

Repeat the layers with remaining bean mixture, salsa, chips and cheese. Cover

with foil. Bake until cheese is melted and vegetables are tender, about 20

minutes.

Remove from the oven. Position rack 2 " to 3 " from heat source. Pre-heat

broiler.

Remove foil. Broil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes Ready to serve in 35

minutes.