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Simple Mexican Lasagna

Name: Simple Mexican Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 can (16 ounces) fat-free refried beans; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 9 uncooked lasagna noodles; 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa; 2 cups water; 2 cups reduced-fat sour cream; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend; 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

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Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour

Makes

9 servings

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022

I was hungry for something different, so I gave my Italian-style lasagna a Mexican accent. It's packed with tempting seasonings, and the cheese, and green onions and ripe olives make an attractive topping. —Sheree Swistun of Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (16 ounces) fat-free refried beans
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
9 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
2 cups water
2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

Directions

In a nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the refried beans, oregano, cumin and garlic powder; heat through.
Place three noodles in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; cover with half of the meat mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles. Combine salsa and water; pour over noodles.
Cover and bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until noodles are tender. Spread with sour cream. Sprinkle with olives, cheese and onions.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 355 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 655mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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