HEALTHY VIVA ZAPATA SQUARES


ingredients

2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. cornmeal
1 tsp. margarine, melted
1/2 c. chopped onions
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 c. salsa
1 large can refried beans
1/2 c. medium hot salsa
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

preparation

Add cornmeal to boiling water, mixing vigorously until well blended. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes until done. Grease an 8 x 10-inch pan lightly with margarine and spread the cooked cornmeal flat on bottom of pan. Saute the onions and green pepper until tender in margarine. Combine with 1/4 cup salsa and refried beans; spread on top of the layered cornmeal. Spread 1/2 cup medium hot salsa over bean layer. Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese. Bake 20 minutes at 350°. Let sit about 10 minutes before serving. Cut in serving squares.