Black Bean Lasagna II

Ingredients

• 9 lasagna noodles
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried black beans
• 2 3/4 cups canned tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
• 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
• 8 sprigs fresh cilantro

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Coat a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Saute onion, red bell pepper, corn and garlic until tender. Stir in black beans, refried beans, tomato sauce, salsa and 1/4 cup cilantro. Cook until heated through and slightly thickened; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, ricotta, sour cream, shredded Monterey Jack cheese and remaining 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; set aside.

Coat a 9×13 inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange 3 of the cooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of the dish, cutting to fit if necessary. Spread with 1/3 of the bean mixture, then 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice more.

Cover, and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Garnish with sliced black olives and sprigs of cilantro.