Mexicchini Lasagna

Name: Mexicchini Lasagna
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 9 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil (divided); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups purple onions, chopped; 3 cups zucchini, shredded; 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 lb ground beef; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix; 2 cups salsa; 6 burrito-size flour tortillas; 4 cups reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend; Greek yogurt, plain (optional) or low-fat sour cream; 1 zucchini, sliced in disks; 1/2 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup polenta (corn grits) or 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

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Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 9

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups purple onions, chopped
3 cups zucchini, shredded
¹⁄₂ tablespoon ground cumin
1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 cups salsa
6 burrito-size flour tortillas
4 cups reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
Greek yogurt, plain (optional) or low-fat sour cream
Optional Topping
1 zucchini, sliced in disks
¹⁄₂ tablespoon olive oil
¹⁄₄ cup polenta (corn grits) or 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

directions

Put 1/2 T olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. When heated, add onions and garlic. Saute, stirring constantly for a few minutes until onions are softened. Add shredded zucchini and cumin; saute 3-5 more minutes, stirring from time to time. Put vegetables in a bowl and set aside. Add the other 1/2 T olive oil to the skillet. Add beef, taco seasoning and water - amount on seasoning packet; cook according to packet directions. Add salsa and stir together, then reduce heat to low simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes. In the meantime, preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 13X9 inch baking dish with cooking spray. If using the optional topping, put zucchini disks in a bowl, coat with olive oil and then rub in corn grits/polenta. Remove meat from heat. Cover the bottom of the baking pan with a layer of tortillas, cutting and overlapping as needed. Spread 1/2 of the beef mixture over the tortillas. Cover with 1/2 the zucchini mixture and then half the cheese. Add second layer of tortillas, cutting and overlapping as needed, then layers of the remaining beef and zucchini mixtures. Follow with the rest of the tortillas, cutting and overlapping to cover completely. Sprinkle on remaining cheese. At this point, arrange the prepared zucchini disks on top, if using as a topping. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5-10 more minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with yogurt (or sour cream) if desired.

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I made half of this recipe and used a 8 x 11 inch dish. I didn't like how crunchy the bottom layer of tortillas got so if I make it again I'll put a layer of sauce down first like I do with regular lasagna. The flavor was good and it was easy to make. I used the zucchini disks on top and liked how the finished dish looked. Good luck in the contest.

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