MJ Tribute Dinner - Mexican Lasagna and "Rock-A-Mole"

Supposedly Michael Jackson was very fond of Mexican food and was a part-time vegetarian (eating chicken and fish but no other meat).

From the looks of him, I don't know if he ever ate MUCH but his personal chef, Kai Chase, did post a recipe for her famous guacamole.

And let's face it...I'm just looking for any excuse to eat avocados and Mexican food and a tribute to Michael is good enough for me!  Plus I get to have a virgin margarita on the rocks - Yum!

Pair that with an "after-the-kid-goes-to-bed" viewing of "This is It" and it's a perfect "Remembering MJ Night"!

Mexican Lasagna

3 Large Flour Tortillas
1 Can Vegetarian Refried Beans
1 1/2 c. Morningstar Veggie Ground Beef Crumbles - microwaved until hot
Taco Seasoning to taste
1 small White Onion, diced
1 Can Tomato Soup, undiluted
Salsa
Garlic

In a large frying pan, heat 1 TBSP oil
Fry onion and garlic until onion is clear
Add in Morningstar Crumbles
Add Taco Seasoning

Spray a round Pyrex with cooking spray
Lay down 1 Tortilla
Spoon Veggie Beef/Onion/Garlic mixture on top of tortilla
Cover with Another Tortilla

Microwave 1 can refried beans, adding in some salsa if desired
Spoon on top of tortilla that is covering the veggie ground beef
Top with another tortilla

In a measuring cup, mix together can of tomato soup with salsa
Spread over top tortilla and cover with shredded cheese (optional)

Bake at 350 for 20 min.


Rock-A-Mole/Guacamole
(Based on the recipe by Kai Chase - http://mojocincy.com/elev8-health/elev8health/micheal-jacksons-chef-kai-chase-making-time-for-the-family-table/)

2 Avocados
1/2 c. red onion, diced1/2 c. chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp. granulated garlic
1 tsp lime juice
salt and pepper to taste

Combine all in bowl and mash avocado flesh with fork until creamy, leaving some chunks, if desired

Serve meal with tortilla chips and salsa