Healthy Cook-Up with Dr. Soski: Episode 7 - Black Bean and Pumpkin Mexican Lasagna!

(Previously recorded on Facebook Live) 

Today I will be cooking a recipe from Thug Kitchen- Party Grub: Black Bean and Pumpkin Mexican Lasagna. THIS IS SO GOOD! And I have been craving it for a while now. If you want to cook along, here is the ingredient list!

Ingredients:

• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped

• 1 red bell petter, chopped

• 2 more vegetables, chopped: zucchini, summer squash, mushrooms, broccoli, carrot, fennel, asparagus, eggplant, etc.

• 3-6 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 jalapeño, minced

• 3 cups cooked black beans

• 1 cup fresh or frozen corn

• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder

• 1/2 tsp ground cumin

• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 1/2 pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 2 tsp maple syrup or agave syrup

• 12 flour tortillas or more corn tortillas (depending on size)

• Salsa (bought or made)

• Avocado or guacamole
  

For Sauce:

• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth

• 1 1/2 cups plain tomato sauce

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 tbsp mild cili powder

• 2 tbsp lime juice

• 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

• 1/2 tsp ground cumin

• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  

For M’s Famous Guacamole: (Optional)

• 2-3 medium avocados

• 1/4 of a red onion

• 2 garlic cloves

• 2 limes

• 1 tomato

• Cumin

• Cilantro

• Salt and pepper
  

Directions:
For sauce:

• Mix all ingredients in a medium sauce pan and bring to a simmer.

• Cook for 15 mins then take off heat.
  

For Dish:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

• In a medium wok or frying pan heat some olive oil over medium heat.

• And onion and heat until it starts to get translucent or golden. Add the other chopped vegetables and continue cooking for 3-5 minutes.

• Add the garlic, jalapeño, black beans, and corn. Stir everything in and let it warm up, about 2 minutes.

• Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt. Continue mixing and cooking for 1-2 minutes.

• Fold in the pumpkin, lime juice, and maple syrup. Continue mixing and cooking for 1-2 minutes.

• Grab a 9x13 inch baking dish.

• Pour about 3/4 cup of the sauce all over the bottom of the dish.

• Cover that with a single layers of tortillas. (There will be holes, don’t worry!)

• Smear a layer of filling, attempting to get it to even thickness.

• Cover that with another layer of tortillas and 1/2 a cup of sauce.

• Repeat, cover with remaining sauce.

• Optional: top with vegan or dairy cheese.

• Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.

• Uncover and bake for 10 more.

• Serve with salsa and avocado or guacamole.
  

If you are making guacamole:

• Cut avocados in half, scoop out into a medium mixing bowl. Mash avocados to desired consistency.

• Mix in onion, garlic, tomato, juice of 1 lime, cumin, and cilantro. (And jalapeño if desired)

• Add more lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste

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