Black Bean and Cheese Tortilla Pie

• pie crusts1

  (15 ounce) package (Pillsbury All Ready, 2 crusts per package)

• oil3 tablespoons
• small onion↗1⁄4
• medium green pepper↗1⁄2
• black beans↗1

  (15 ounce) can

• salsa1⁄2 cup
• small jalapeno peppers↗2
• chili powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• cayenne pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• shredded cheddar cheese↗2 cups
• flour tortillas↗3

  (8-inch size)

• sour cream↗1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Chop the onion and green pepper. Seed and mince the jalapeno peppers. Drain and rinse the black beans.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until tender. Add beans, salsa, jalapenos, chili powder, and cayenne. Simmer 7-10 minutes.

3. 3

   Line a 9 or 10 inch pie pan with one of the crusts. Spoon about 1/2 cup bean mixture into crust. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar. Top with 1 tortilla.

4. 4

   Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

5. 5

   Top with second pie crust. Seal and flute edges. Cut 2 or 3 slits in the top crust to vent steam.

6. 6

   Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes, or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve with sour cream.