Double Decker Tortilla Pie with Salsa

Ingredients

Ingredients for Tortilla Pie

½ c portobello mushrooms, chopped

3 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp onion, minced

1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced

1 c. grated carrot

1 c. grated squash

1 c. grated parsnips

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp chili powder

2 pinches cayenne pepper

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 c or more enchilada sauce

½  c chopped cilantro

4 c grated Monterey Jack Cheese, divided, 2 c. per pie, 1 c. per layer

4 10 " tortillas of your choice

 

Ingredients for Salsa

2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced

1 medium tomato, left whole, chopped

⅓ c chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

⅓ c. chopped jalapeno

1 ½ avocados, peeled cored and diced

1 tbsp plus 1 tsp. olive oil

1 tbsp lime juice

¼ tsp. chili powder

¼ tsp. cumin

4 pinches salt

2 pinches pepper

¼ c cilantro, chopped

Preparation Instructions

Preparation Instructions for Tortilla Pie

____1. Prepare the veggies:

  • chop mushrooms
  • chop onion
  • mince garlic
  • peel and grate carrots, parsnips, and squash

____2. Place the olive oil in a large fry pan and heat it on #5 using the stove top.  

When oil is hot, add mushrooms and saute about 3 minutes.

____3. Add the chopped onion to mushrooms and saute.

____4. Add the garlic to the onion. Saute for about 1 minute, DON’T BURN THE GARLIC.

____5. Add the grated veggies and stir well. Add 1 tsp. water. Place a lid on the fry pan and gently cook veggies.

____6. Add the cumin, chili powder, cayenne and salt/pepper to veggie. Coat veggies with spices and cook for 1 minute.

____7. Add the drained beans and enchilada sauce to fry pan. Stir well and cook for a few minutes. You may need more sauce.

____8. Chop cilantro and add to fry pan.

____9. Spray 2 10 " spring form pans with Pam. Be sure to spray sides too.

____10. Gently toast 2 tortillas to crisp them using a fry pan.  These are the bottom layers for the pans.  

____10. Begin to layer the Pies in the pans:

  • place #1 crisped tortilla in pan
  • place ½ filling on top of tortilla
  • place about 1 c. cheese on top of filling
  • NEXT, place #2 tortilla on top of cheese
  • Add some enchilada sauce and 1 c. cheese on top of tortilla #3. Spread sauce to edge of tortilla so it does not burn.

____11. Place tortillas in 350 degree oven for about 13 minutes.

____12. When done, let the tortilla rest for about 5 minutes before cutting.

____13. Garnish with salsa.

 

Preparation Instructions for Salsa

____1. Using a cutting board, chop the tomatoes. Place in medium bowl.

____2. Chop the onion, garlic, and jalapenos. Add to the tomatoes.

____3. Prepare avocado and add to vegetables in bowl.

____4. In a small bowl, measure the following and mix with a fork or whisk until well blended:

  • olive oil
  • lime juice
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • salt and pepper

____5. Add the olive oil mixture to the vegetables and gently mix with a rubber scraper. Don’t smash the veggies!

____6. Chop the cilantro and add to the salsa mixing gently.

____7. Serve on a kale leaf.