Black Bean Lasagna Rolls Recipes

LASAGNA ROLLS WITH BLACK BEANS AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Hydrate and cook beans according to package directions (You can also use a 15 oz can of black beans if you like in place of the dry).
• Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain well. Rinse noodles with cold water and lay individually on kitchen towels.
• While pasta is cooking prepare Sauce as follows: combine tomato paste, tomatoes,water, garlic, onion flakes, oregano, rosemary, basil and sugar in a mixing bowl and set aside.
• Also while noodles are cooking combine 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, chili powder, taco seasoning, spinach and salt. Add black beans.
• Spoon mixture onto lasagna noodles. Roll up noodles, jellyroll fashion, beginning at narrow ends.
• Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 8-12 oz of sauce on the bottom of dish. Place lasagna rolls , seam sides down in baking dish. Top with remaining sauce. Dish can be covered and frozen or refrigerated until ready to use.
• If going straight into the oven, bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Top with remaining cup of mozzarella cheese and bake 5 more minutes. (To serve from frozen state, cover and cook one hour.).

BLACK BEAN LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, 3 cloves of chopped garlic, and green and red bell peppers. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent. Stir in tomatoes with juice, salsa, and black beans. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, and cook about 3 minutes.
• In a bowl, mash the avocados with 1 clove chopped garlic and lemon juice.
• Place a layer of tortillas on the bottom of the baking dish. Spread 1/3 of the tomato and bean mixture on top. Spread 1/2 of guacamole on top, then sprinkle with 1/3 of cheese. Lay out another layer of tortillas. Top with half of the remaining tomato and bean mixture. Then spread remaining guacamole on top. Sprinkle with half the cheese. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly.

BLACK BEAN LASAGNA

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.

EASY BLACK BEAN LASAGNA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, mash beans slightly.
• Stir in tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, salsa, chili powder and cumin.
• Mix well.
• In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, garlic powder and egg; blend well.
• Spread 1 cup of tomato mixture over bottom of spray-coated baking dish.
• Top with half of noodles, overlapping slightly.
• Top with half of remaining tomato mixture.
• Spoon ricotta mixture over top, spread carefully.
• Top with half of cheese, then with remaining noodles, tomato mixture and cheese.
• Cover tightly with spray coated foil.
• Bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes or until noodles are tender.
• Uncover, let stand 15 minutes before serving.

BLACK BEAN LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a large saucepan, combine the tomatoes and their juices, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano, onions and black beans. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lasagna noodles and cook to al dente according to package directions. Drain the noodles well.
• Spread 1 cup of the prepared sauce in a 9- by 13- by 2-inch baking pan. Make three layers each of noodles, sauce and Tofu Ricotta. End with the sauce and make sure the noodles are completely covered or they will dry out during baking. Bake for 45 minutes, uncovered. Allow the dish to stand for 15 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
• Add the cashews to a food processor and grind them. Then crumble in the tofu, and add the yeast, olive oil and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use. Keeps well for at least a week.

BLACK BEAN LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Over low heat simmer spaghetti sauce, water and beans.
• In a small bowl combine ricotta cheese and egg and set aside.
• In an 11 x 13 inch pan place one cup of the bean mixture. Cover with 3 pieces of lasagna noodles, then spread about 1/3 of the ricotta over the noodles. Top with 1 cup of the bean mixture, then about 1/2 cup of the mozzarella. Repeat layers twice. Place remaining 3 lasagna noodles and pour the remaining bean mixture over all of it. Top with remaining mozzarella. Sprinkle with parmesan, too if you like.
• Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking another 15 minutes.
• Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.