Mexican Lasagna with Cactus

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 10
A Delicious and Healthy Twist on Traditional Lasagna with Mexican Flavors
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

cooking spray
4 pounds ground beef
2 envelopes taco seasoning mix
1 can enchilada sauce , divided
4 packages flour tortillas , cut in half - divided
2 cans fat-free refried beans
2 packages queso fresco ( Mexican cheese ) , thinly sliced - divided
2 packages shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend , divided
1 jar nopalitos ( sliced cactus ) , drained - divided

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
420
Sugar
5g
Fat
19g
If you're looking to spice up your traditional lasagna recipe, this Mexican Lasagna with Cactus is the perfect dish to add to your recipe rotation. The added cactus gives this dish a unique flavor and texture, while the use of Mexican cheese and spices provides a distinctive twist. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or potluck and can be easily prepared ahead of time. Try this recipe today and enjoy a healthy, hearty and delicious meal!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2.In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned and crumbled. Drain any excess fat.
3.Add taco seasoning mix and ½ cup water to skillet, stirring until well combined.
4.Stir in ½ cup enchilada sauce and remove from heat.
5.Layer a third of the tortilla halves on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
6.Top with half of the beef mixture, half of the refried beans, half of the queso fresco, half of the shredded Mexican cheese blend and half of the nopalitos.
7.Repeat layers in same manner and top with remaining tortilla halves.
8.Spread remaining enchilada sauce over top of lasagna.
9.Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
10.Uncover and sprinkle remaining cheese over the top of the lasagna. Bake uncovered until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 to 10 minutes more.
11.Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This lasagna is full of flavor and has a unique twist with the added cactus.
It is also high in protein and relatively low in calories per serving.
It’s a great way to incorporate new flavors into your meal.

CONS

The dish is high in sodium due to the use of pre-packaged seasonings and canned beans and sauce.
It may not be suitable for those with sodium-sensitive diets.
It is also not vegetarian-friendly as it contains ground beef.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This lasagna is a great source of protein from the ground beef and beans and is relatively low in calories per serving. The use of cactus also adds vitamins and minerals such as calcium and vitamin C. However, the dish is high in sodium due to the use of pre-packaged seasonings and canned beans and sauce.

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