Instructions: Sliced small fresh red chili peppers (optional)

Using low-fat dairy products makes this meatless main dish more healthful. If you like, light dairy sour cream, salsa, and sliced green onions also make tasty toppers.

In a large skillet combine onion, green pepper, undrained tomatoes, picante sauce, garlic, and cumin. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.

Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in beans.

Spray a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with nonstick coating. Spread one-third of the bean mixture over bottom of the dish. Top with half of the tortillas, overlapping as necessary, and half of the cheese. Add another one-third of the bean mixture, then remaining tortillas and bean mixture. Cover and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 10 minutes.

If desired, place some shredded lettuce on each serving plate. To serve, cut casserole into squares and place atop lettuce. Garnish with chili peppers, if desired.

Makes 6 to 8 main-dish servings.

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