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Special Diet Information

Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.

Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

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-Meryl Streep
, Actress

The refrigerator light goes on...

You gotta love tortilla casseroles. They're so quick and easy and make great leftovers. I like spicy sausage and this goes perfect with the white beans. If you don't want this to be too spicy you can use milder sausage and less chili powder.

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Sausage and White Bean Tortilla Casserole - Low Sodium Version

Servings = 4 | Serving size =1/4 casserole

Cooking Time = 45 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4.

Makes great leftovers.

1 tsp	olive oil
6 ounces	spicy sausage (minced)
1 large	onion (diced)
1	rib celery (diced)
1 medium	green bell pepper (diced)
1/2 cup	water
1 tsp	chili powder
1/2 tsp	ground cumin
1 tsp	dried oregano
	fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1 15 ounce can	no salt added white beans (drained and rinsed)
8	corn taco shells
2 ounces	Monterey Jack cheese

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Place the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the sausage and cook for about 4 – 5 minutes until it begins to brown.

Add the onion and cook for about 2 minutes.

Add the celery and peppers. Cook for another 2 minutes.

Add the water, chili powder, cumin, oregano and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes stirring occasionally.

Line a 2 quart oblong Pyrex dish with aluminum foil. Spread half of the beans in the bottom of the dish. Top with 1/3 of the sausage mixture.

Place half of the taco shells on top and then spread the remaining beans on top of the taco shells.

Spread 1/3 of the sausage mixture on top and then the remaining taco shells on top and then the final 1/3 of the sausage mixture. Cover with foil and place in the oven.

Cook for 30 minutes. Uncover and spread the cheese on top. Bake, uncovered, for another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve.