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This recipe is quick and easy to prepare with the use of canned ingredients.
1 lb. ground beef *(12 oz. beef substitute, Lightlife &
Yves are good)
1 can (15 1/4oz.) corn, drained
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce (no salt)
1 can (6 oz.) olives, sliced
1 cup picante sauce
1 tbs. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. cumin
16 oz. low-fat cottage cheese *(16 oz. soft tofu, mashed)
2 eggs, slightly beaten *(eliminate)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan *(1/3 cup soy parmesan)
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. garlic powder
12 small tortillas, (fajita size)
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese *(1/3 cup soy
cheddar)
1) If using beef, brown in electric skillet and drain off
fat. Add corn, tomato sauce, 1/2 cup picante
sauce, olives, chili powder and cumin. If using
meat substitute simply add it to pan followed by
corn, tomato sauce, 1/2 cup picante sauce, olives,
chili powder and cumin. (No need to brown and
drain fat).
2) Simmer, stirring frequently, 5 minutes.
3) In a bowl combine cottage cheese or mashed tofu,
eggs, (if using), Parmesan, oregano, and garlic
powder.
4) Remove meat mixture from skillet. Place 1/2 cup
picante sauce on bottom of skillet. Arrange 4
tortillas, overlapping as necessary. Top with
meat mixture. Spread cottage cheese or tofu
mixture on next. Arrange another layer of
tortillas, repeat layers 3 times. End with meat
mixture. Top with cheese. Cook in electric skillet
25-30 minutes, 300 degrees with lid on and vapor
valve closed.
*OPTIMAL HEALTH RECIPE: Zero Cholesterol and
No Saturated Fat
REGULAR RECIPE: 832 mg. Cholesterol and 48g
Saturated Fat
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