Mexicali Squares & Mexican Bean Bake

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Mexicali Squares

 

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans Quick & Easy

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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-----TOPPING-----

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 clove garlic -- minced

1 cup onions -- chopped

1 cup green pepper -- chopped

16 ounces canned kidney beans -- rinsed & drained

1 8 oz. can tomato sauce

1 teaspoon tomato juice, low sodium

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

-----CRUST-----

3/4 cup + 2 tbsp. yellow cornmeal

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 egg whites OR Ener-G egg

Replacer for 2 eggs

1/2 cup skim milk or soy milk

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup canned or frozen corn kernels

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil an 8-inch square baking pan or

spray with a nonstick cooking spray.

To prepare topping: Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Add garlic, onions, and green pepper. Cook 10 minutes, or until onions are

tender and start to brown. Remove from heat and stir in remaining topping

ingredients. Set aside.

To prepare crust: In a small bowl, combine cornmeal and baking powder,

mixing well. In another bowl, combine egg whites or egg replacer (+appropriate

water), milk (or soy milk), and oil. Beat with a fork or wire whisk until

blended. Stir into cornmeal, mixing just until all ingredients are moistened.

Stir in corn.

Spread crust mixture evenly in prepared pan. (Mixture will be loose.)

Spoon topping evenly over crust. Bake, uncovered, 35 minutes. Let stand 5

minutes, then cut into squares to serve.

 

 

 

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Mexican Bean Bake

 

Recipe By :

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans Quick & Easy

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 cup Bisquick® baking mix

4 tablespoons salsa

2 cups refried beans

1 4 oz. can chopped green chiles

2/3 cup salsa

1 cup Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

salsa and/or sour cream for topping

lettuce & tomato (optional)

 

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease loaf pan (9x5x3). Mix Bisquick, 4

tablespoons salsa, refried beans, and green chiles. Spread in loaf pan. Top

with 2/3 cup salsa and the cheese.

Bake, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until set. Cool for about 10

minutes. Cut into slices. Serve each slice with salsa and/or sour cream and

with lettuce & tomato, if desired.

 

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