Vegetarian Mexican Casserole - Plus Low Cal and Low Fat!

• olive oil↗4 teaspoons

  divided

• onion↗1 cup

  chopped

• garlic cloves↗2

  minced

• jalapeno pepper↗1

  minced

• chili powder↗1 teaspoon
• cumin↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• (12 ounce) package veggie crumbles (such as Lightlife Smart Ground)↗1
• baked corn tortilla chips48
• (15 ounce) can pinto beans↗1

  rinsed and drained

• fresh lime juice↗1 tablespoon
• plum tomatoes↗2 cups

  chopped seeded (or use canned, diced tomatoes)

• fresh cilantro↗2 tablespoons

  minced

• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• monterey jack cheese↗1 cup

  shredded

• tablespoons nonfat sour cream↗2
• tablespoons green onions, chopped↗2
• cup ripe olives, sliced↗1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375.

2. 2

   Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and jalapeno; cook 1 minute. Stir in chili powder, cumin, black pepper, and crumbles; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Arrange half of tortilla chips in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; top evenly with the crumbles mixture.

3. 3

   Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in skillet over medium heat. Add beans, mashing with the back of a wooden spoon until chunky and thick; cook 2 minutes or until heated, stirring constantly. Stir in lime juice.

4. 4

   Combine tomato, cilantro, and salt. Layer beans and tomato mixture over crumbles mixture in dish. Top with remaining tortilla chips, pressing to slightly crush. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 13 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Cut casserole into 6 equal pieces; top each serving with 1 teaspoon sour cream, 1 teaspoon onions, and 2 teaspoons olives.