Ingredients

  • 4 flour tortillas, 10 inch
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 chili pepper, remove seeds as desired to control heat
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt, to taste
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 1/2 cups)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400°F Trim tortillas (if necessary) with a knife to fit inside a round cake pan; Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add onion, chili pepper, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper.
  • Cook, stirring often, for 5-7 minutes or until onion is soft.
  • Add beans and water; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until liquid has almost evaporated.
  • Stir in corn and onion, and remove from heat.
  • Place one tortilla in the cake pan and layer with 1/4 of the bean mixture and a 1/2 cup of cheese.
  • Repeat 3 more times, except use 1 cup of cheese on the top.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until everything is hot and the cheese is melted.
  • Let stand for a few minutes before cutting.