Mexicali Squares

== Description ==
Mexican-flavored beans on an oat and cornbread crust make an unforgettable dinner. Recipe from Oat Cuisine, ©1989 by Bobbie Hinman, Prima Publishing & Communications.
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Makes 6 Servings.
== Ingredients ==
=== Topping ===
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 cup chopped onions
* 1 cup chopped green pepper
* 1⅓ cups cooked kidney beans
* 1 (8-ounce) can salt-free (or regular) tomato sauce (Nutritional analysis based on salt-free tomato sauce)
* 1 tsp dried oregano
* 1 tsp ground cumin
* 1 tsp chili powder
=== Crust ===
* ½ cup oat bran
* ½ cup yellow cornmeal
* 1 tsp baking powder
* 2 egg whites
* ½ cup skim milk
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 1 cup canned corn, drained
 
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 350°F.
# Lightly spray an 8-inch square baking pan with a nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
=== Topping ===
# Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
# Add garlic, onions, and green pepper.
# Cook 10 minutes, until onions are tender and start to brown.
# Remove from heat and stir in remaining topping ingredients.
# Set aside.
=== Crust ===
# In a small bowl, combine oat bran, cornmeal, and baking powder.
# Mix well.
# In another bowl, combine egg whites, milk, and oil.
# Beat with a fork or wire whisk until blended.
# Add to oat bran mixture, mixing until all ingredients are moistened.
# Stir in corn.
# Spread crust mixture evenly in prepared baking pan (mixture will be loose).
# Spoon filling evenly over crust.
# Bake 35 minutes, uncovered.
# Cut into 6 squares to serve. 
 
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving (1 Square): 
* 264 Cal | 11 g Total Fat | 35 g Carb | 00 mg Cholesterol | 114 mg Sodium | 9 g Protein | 5 g Fiber
* Exchanges: 1 Very Lean Meat | 2 Starch | 1 Veg | 2 Fat
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