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Veggie Enchiladas
How about a South of the Border favorite 
with a twist? This is one way to get the 
kids to eat their vegetables, disguise them! 
This recipe combines the spicy taste and 
appearance of enchiladas with vegetables.

MAKES:  4 servings

 

Ingredients:
*  2 packages (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
*  1 ½ cups sliced mushrooms
*  1 can (15 oz.) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
*  3 tsp. chili power, divided              
*  ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
*  1 can (8 oz.) low sodium tomato sauce
*  2 Tbsp. water
*  ½ tsp. hot pepper sauce
*  8 (8-inch) corn tortillas
*  1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
*  dash of salt
Directions:
1. In a large skillet combine spinach, 
   mushrooms, beans, 2 tsp. chili powder and 
   red pepper flakes over medium heat.
2. Cook 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove 
   from heat.
3. Combine tomato sauce, water, remaining 
   1 tsp. Chili powder and pepper sauce in a 
   pie pan. Stir.
4. Dip tortillas into tomato sauce mixture 
   and stack on wax paper.
5. Divide spinach filling into 8 portions. 
   Spoon onto centers of tortillas.
6. Roll up and place tortillas in 
   microwavable dish.
7. Spread tomato mixture over enchiladas.
8. Cover dish with vented plastic wrap. 
   Microwave at medium for about 10 minutes.
9. Sprinkle with cheese. Microwave at Medium 
   for about 1 minute or until cheese is 
   melted.
Nutrients:
Calories 385
Total Fat 11g
Cholesterol 25mg
Sodium 741mg
Carbohydrates 55g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Protein 22g