Veggie Tortilla Lasagna

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large zucchini (cut in half and sliced)
  • ¾ cup frozen corn (thawed)
  • 7oz. jar roasted red peppers (sliced)
  • 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1¼ cup Monterey Jack cheese (grated)
  • 1 cup salsa, drained of juice in a colander
  • 6 6-inch corn tortillas

Utensils

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Loaf pan
  • Aluminum foil

Cooking for pre-teens doesn’t have to be hard – especially with recipes like this one! This Veggie Tortilla Lasagna is a great way to use up those leftover tortilla shells as well as any veggies you have on hand in the fridge. As this recipe calls for ingredients that most people will have on hand, it is great to make in a pinch for starving pre-teens when they walk through the door.

Step by Step Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 500 degrees F.

Add the vegetable oil to the pan and heat it.

To the pan, add in zucchini, peppers and corn.

In a bowl, mix the cheeses together.

Trim the sides of the tortilla shells to fit in the loaf pan.

Layer the tortilla, veggies, salsa and cheeses until all of the ingredients are gone.

Cover the loaf pan with aluminum foil. Bake for 10-15 minutes.

Notes

This is a great rendition of a traditional lasagna and can be a perfect afternoon snack! To serve as a meal, add a side Caesar or garden salad and some garlic bread.