Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna

Ingredients and Weight:

• 12 lasagna noodles (9 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
• 1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) sour cream

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chiles, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
5. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
6. Spread 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
7. Top with 6 lasagna noodles.
8. Spread with half of the remaining sauce.
9. Sprinkle with half of the cheddar cheese and half of the Monterey Jack cheese.
10. Repeat layers.
11. Dollop sour cream on top.
12. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
13. Uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 290
• Fat: 10 grams
• Carbohydrates: 35 grams
• Protein: 15 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Vegetarian
• Mexican-inspired flavors
• Cheesy and comforting
• Easy to make
• Perfect for a crowd

User Comments:

• "This lasagna was so delicious! The Mexican flavors were perfect."
• "My family loved this dish. It was easy to make and it tasted great!"
• "This is a great recipe for a vegetarian version of lasagna."
• "The sour cream topping adds a nice richness to the dish."
• "This lasagna is a hit at every party I bring it to."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use gluten-free lasagna noodles for a gluten-free version.
• Add a layer of chopped bell peppers or zucchini to add more vegetables.
• If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute Greek yogurt.
• Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving to prevent it from falling apart.