Healthy Southwest Lasagna Rsc Food

SOUTHWESTERN LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the enchilada sauce, tomatoes, olives, salt, garlic powder and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine cottage cheese and egg; set aside. Spread one-third of the meat sauce in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with half the Monterey Jack cheese, half the cottage cheese mixture and half the tortillas. Repeat layers, ending with meat sauce. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

SOUTHWESTERN LASAGNA

Steps:

• Cut each tortilla into 2 or 3 pieces; set aside.
• Brown ground beef in a large skillet until crumbly; drain fat.
• Add seasonings, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and green chiles to the skillet; stir and bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes.
• Combine cottage cheese, egg, and 1 1/3 cups of the shredded cheese in a separate bowl.
• In a lightly greased 9x13" baking pan, spread (in layers) half of the meat mixture, then half of the tortilla pieces, and then half of the cheese mixture; repeat the layers, ending with cheese mixture; sprinkle remaining 2/3 cup shredded cheese and sliced olives over top.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly around edges; remove from oven and let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting into serving portions.
• NOTE: The cottage cheese may be left unpureed or may be replaced with a cup of ricotta cheese.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN LASAGNA

Steps:

• Combine cottage cheese, parsley and chives; set aside.
• Heat oil in a 4-quart saucepan.
• Add onions, garlic and bell pepper.
• Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, until onion is tender.
• Add salsa, chili powder and cumin.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook, uncovered for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles and drain well.
• Spray a 9x13-inch pan with non-stick spray.
• Arrange a layer of cooked noodles on the bottom.
• Spread 1/2 of cottage cheese mixture then 1/2 of chicken over noodles.
• Spread 1/3 of salsa mixture than 1/3 of cheese over chicken.
• Repeat layers with noodles, 1/2 cottage cheese mixture, 1/2 chicken, 1/3 salsa and 1/3 cheese.
• Finish with remaining noodles, salsa and cheese.
• Bake, covered a 375°F for about 45 to 50 minutes.
• Let stand about 15 minutes before serving so it can firm up.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN LASAGNA

Steps:

• Make lasagne noodles as directed and drain and set aside.
• Make cottage cheese mixture by stirring together the eggs, cottage cheese, parsley and a black pepper.
• Set aside.
• To make the chicken mixture: In a large skillet, put a little margarine or oil to coat bottom.
• then add onions, red and green peppers, and garlic and cook and stir over medium heat until tender.
• Stir in the tomato sauce, enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, green chilis, and jalepenos.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat.
• Simmer, uncovered, for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Put on low and and cover and the chicken to it.
• stir and allow the flavors to come together.
• Do this for about another 15- 20 minutes.
• Turn off heat and let sit.
• Lightly spray a 13 x 9 baking or cake pan.
• To assemble the lasagna, place a little of the sauce on the bottom to coat the pan.
• Then place about 4 or 5 lasagne noodles down first.
• Then spread half of the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles.
• Top with about half of the chicken/sauce mixture, and cover with each of the cheeses separately.
• Repeat with noodles, remaining cottage cheese mixture, and chicken/sauce.
• then more cheese.
• Leave just enough sauce and cheese to cover the third and final layer of noodles.
• So you put the remaining noodles on top with a coating of sauce and remainder of cheese.
• Then you place the thin slices of red, yellow, or green pepper for garnish.
• Bake about 50 minutes or until bubbly.
• Let stand 10- 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
• The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees.
• Enjoy!

HEALTHY SOUTHWEST LASAGNA #RSC

Steps:

• Chop the turkey bacon and start to brown in a large skillet. Add ground turkey; use a spatula to separate meat and brown. Add salt and 1 teaspoon pepper while the meat is browning. Open the can of black beans and place in a separate pot; add ½ cup of water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, mash to refried bean texture using a potato masher and add ½ teaspoon pepper and garlic powder, turn off once a somewhat viscous paste consistency has been reached. When the meat is browned, add tomatoes, red bell peppers, corn, cilantro, cumin, cayenne pepper, Sazon and remaining 1 cup of water. Mix and allow to simmer, about ten minutes until the water is almost completely gone. Add cream cheese and turn off heat. Add black beans to meat and cheese mixture and incorporate thoroughly.
• Turn on oven to 350 Degrees. Place Reynolds Aluminum Foil in am 8X8 glass cooking dish. Spread (enough to barely cover the bottom, about ¼ cup) Verde sauce on the bottom of the dish. Cut tortillas to match and fit into the bottom of the pan (it is ok to overlap a little). Layer 1/3 of the shredded cheese on top of the tortillas. Place half of the meat sauce on top of the cheese and tortillas. Cut more tortillas and fit on top of meat mixture. Add another light layer of Verde sauce on top of tortillas (just to cover tortillas). Add 1/3 bag of shredded cheese on top. Layer the remainder of meat sauce on top of cheese. Finish with one more layer of cut and fitted tortillas, a light covering of Verde sauce and the remainder of the Monterey jack cheese. Cover the dish with Reynolds foil and place into the oven for 20 minutes. Turn the oven up to 500 (or broil), take the foil off and allow the cheese to brown 3-10 minutes depending on preference and oven heat distribution. Take out of the oven, allow to rest 5-10 minutes, serve and enjoy!
• Optional toppings: Fresh cilantro, Fat free sour cream, hot sauce.
• *The layering of the dish from bottom to top: Reynolds Wrap. Verde sauce. Cut and fitted tortillas. Shredded Cheese. Meat Sauce. Cut and fitted tortillas. Verde sauce. Shredded Cheese. Meat Sauce. Cut and fitted tortillas. Verde sauce. Shredded Cheese. Reynolds Wrap.
• * The above recipe was created with the intention of being a healthy alternative to lasagna and traditional taco/ burrito ingredients. Preference of any meats and cheeses can be substituted to make the dish your own and satisfy your palate, creativity and waist line. Enjoy!