Black Bean Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 onions , chopped
• 3 cloves garlic , chopped
• 0.5 greens bell pepper , diced
• 0.5 reds bell pepper , diced
• 2 , 15 ounce
• 1 , 14.5 ounce
• 1 cup salsa
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 avocados , peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 clove garlic , chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 12 , 6 inch
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, 3 cloves chopped garlic, and bell peppers; cook until onions soft and translucent. Stir in black beans, tomatoes with juice, and salsa. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer; cook about 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Mash avocados, 1 clove chopped garlic, and lemon juice together in a bowl.

4. 4

   Place a layer of tortillas on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread 1/3 of bean mixture on top. Spread 1/2 of avocado mixture on top, then sprinkle with 1/3 of cheese; place a layer of tortillas on top. Top with 1/2 of remaining bean mixture. Spread remaining avocado mixture on top, then sprinkle with 1/2 remaining cheese. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbly, about 35 minutes.