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Black Bean Lasagna

This lasagna is a good vegetarian dish. It can be made ahead up to 1 day and baked as directed or , freeze up to 1 month; thaw frozen casserole in fefrigerator overnight, and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through. The recipe comes from better homes & gardens.com.

Steps

Cook noodles according to package directions.
Drain.
Mash one can of the beans and set aside.
Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray.
Add onions , green sweet pepper , and garlic.
Cook and stir over medium heat until tender but not brown , add the mashed beans , unmashed beans , tomato sauce , and snipped cilantro.
Heat through.
In a large bowl combine cottage cheese , cream cheese , and sour cream.
Set aside.
Spray a 3-quart rectangular baking dish with nonstick coating.
Arrange 3 of the noodles in the dish.
Top with one-third of the bean mixture , then spread one-third of the cheese mixture , repeat layers twice , ending with bean mixture.
Reserve the remaining cheese mixture.
Bake , covered , in a 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through.
Dollop with reserved cheese mixture , let stand 10 minutes , garnish with tomatoes slices and cilantro if desired.

Ingredients

lasagna noodles, black beans, nonstick cooking spray, onion, green sweet pepper, garlic cloves, tomato sauce, cilantro, low fat cottage cheese, reduced-fat cream cheese, light sour cream, tomatoes, fresh cilantro leaves