4 flour tortillas (10-inch)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 jalapeno chile, minced (remove seeds and ribs for less heat)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Kosher salt and ground pepper
2 15 oz cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups water
1 small package frozen corn
4 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Set oven to 400 degrees. Using a paring knife, trim tortillas to fit a 9-inch spring form pan, using the bottom of the pan as a guide. Set aside.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once oil runs quickly in the pan, add onion, jalapeno, garlic, and cumin and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
Add beans and water to skillet, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until liquid has almost evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in corn and green onions and remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.
Fit a trimmed tortilla in bottom of spring form pan and layer with 1/4 of the beans and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat three times, using 1 cup cheese on top layer. Bake until hot and cheese is melted, 20 to 25 minutes. Unmold pie and sprinkle with green onions. To serve, slice into wedges.
Yields 8 wedges.
Served with this: I served a green salad with an avocado dressing. The dressing was good on the salad, but even better as a dip for the pie.
Avocado Dressing
3 Tbsp chopped onion
1 ripe avocado
3 lemons, juiced
Handful fresh cilantro leaves
1 tsp coarse salt
3 Tbsp water
1 clove garlic
About 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Place all ingredients, except for the olive oil, in a food processor. Process until smooth. While machine is running, add olive oil until desired consistency. Serve over some green salad or as a dip.
Rookie's Notes: Please learn from my mistakes and seed and chop your jalapenos while wearing gloves. I didn't once and then I itched my nose. I couldn't feel my nose for hours. For jalapeno dicing, I keep a dollar store pack of disposable rubber gloves in my utensil drawer.
