Microwave Mexican Vegetable Casserole

Votes: 5

Time: 25 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 332, total fat 11 G., saturated fats 6 G., proteins 14 G., carbohydrates 45 G., fiber 7 G., cholesterol 25 mg, sodium 1061 mg, sugar 6 G.

Beans are rich in fiber and protein and delicious with melted cheese. This casserole cooks in the microwave in just 10 minutes and is perfect for a delicious and healthy midweek dinner. You can also bake it in the oven if you prefer.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

2 medium zucchinis (about 200g), thinly sliced diagonally
1 can (425 g) pinto beans, rinsed
1 cup prepared pico de gallo or homemade fresh vegetable salsa
1 tablespoon fresh whole oregano leaves
6 corn tortillas, 6 inches in diameter, cut in half
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Sprinkle the zucchini slices with 0.5 teaspoon salt on all sides. Set aside. Combine the beans, pico de gallo, and oregano in a medium bowl.
Layer the ingredients in a deep 9-inch microwave-safe pie dish in the following order: 4 tortilla halves, a third of the bean mixture, a third of the zucchini, and 1/4 cup of cheese. Repeat the layers two more times, pressing them firmly together. Season with salt and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese.

Microwave on high until the zucchini is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove from the microwave and cover loosely with foil to finish cooking, about 5 minutes. Alternatively, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), cover the baking dish with foil, and bake until the cheese is heated through and melted, 15-20 minutes.
Sprinkle with cilantro, cut into 4 wedges and serve.

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