erin ([info]eleveninches) wrote in [info]1_eats_cheap,

Low-Fat Spinach Enchiladas (one-dish meal)

This recipe is easy to make both low-fat and full-fat, depending on your diet. You can find the original here, but here's my version. I know this isn't an authentic Mexican dish, but it's delicious and very easy, with most of the flavour focused on the spinach rather than the cheese or the beans. I'm a disaster in the kitchen, yet these are so good they taste like something from a restaurant.

Servings: This makes 6-7 small enchiladas. Even though they're small, they're very filling. I eat two and put the rest away for later. If you use large tortillas, this will probably make 4 enchiladas.

Ingredients:
1 package of frozen spinach (or fresh would work too)
6 small flour tortillas
A handful of button mushrooms, chopped
1/2 can of black beans
1 tablespoon of chili powder (or according to taste)
1 can of diced tomatoes (or fresh)
1/2 onion, chopped (I use red)
A couple of spoonfuls of cumin (or according to taste)
Shredded cheese (I like Kraft Tex Mex mix)
Enough olive oil to cover the bottom of your skillet

Directions:

1. In your skillet, cook the onions, mushrooms, black beans, frozen spinach, and chili powder until the spinach thaws. This takes about 5 minutes.

2. Put a few spoonfuls of the spinach mixture into the centre of a tortilla. Add a few sprinkles of cumin, a spoonful of diced tomatoes, and a pinch of cheese. Fold the top and bottom down, then fold the left and right sides so they close over the top and bottom flaps. This will give you a closed enchilada. You can fill the tortilla and roll it like you would a wrap, but i think the filling would come out. (I know this seems like a no-brainer, but you'd be surprised how many people have never eaten a burrito or an enchilada before.)

3. Place each filled tortilla in a baking dish. My dish is 8x8, and I managed to fit all six in there. They should be tightly pressed together.

4. Cover the filled tortillas with the remaining tomatoes and a few more spoonfuls of cumin.

5. Bake at 350F/160C for 20 minutes.

6. Cover with cheese and put back in for 10 minutes.

Voila!

Garnish:
Chopped coriander
Sour cream
Gucamole
Freshly squeezed lime juice

Variations:
Corn torillas, different kinds of beans, more veg, different cheeses, salsa instead of diced tomatoes, garlic, different spices... There are tons of different things you can do with this.

[Crossposted to [info]pollanesque, although I have a feeling many of us are members of both comms.]
Tags: diet: veggie, recipe: beans, recipes

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[info]vilakins

March 22 2008, 01:17:09 UTC 4 years ago

Yum, that sounds good! And at last I've found black beans here, in a local Mexican shop.

[info]eleveninches

March 22 2008, 01:19:31 UTC 4 years ago

I'm sure other beans would go with it, because what you end up tasting the most is the spinach and the tomato.

[info]vilakins

March 22 2008, 01:27:25 UTC 4 years ago

Black beans are a good source of protein though, so I'm pleased to have found them, and some recipes for them. :-) I've used red kidney beans in enchiladas, but this recipe sounds interesting and different.

[info]nisrin

March 22 2008, 03:31:21 UTC 4 years ago

Sounds yummy. Memming.

[info]eleveninches

March 22 2008, 15:42:25 UTC 4 years ago

Enjoy!

[info]siberian_skys

March 22 2008, 08:15:07 UTC 4 years ago

That sounds really good. I'm going to have to try it. I was thinking refried beans and salsa might be a good combo, too. Thank you for sharing.

[info]eleveninches

March 22 2008, 15:42:14 UTC 4 years ago

I'm sure that'll be good too. I was mostly worried about the fat content of the refried beans. Enjoy!

[info]toft_froggy

March 22 2008, 18:48:51 UTC 4 years ago

Oh, man, that looks delicious.

[info]raptor47

March 22 2008, 19:43:16 UTC 4 years ago

This sounds delicious and like something I might be capable of preparing. *Adds ingredients to shopping list.*

[info]monanotlisa

March 30 2008, 19:27:18 UTC 4 years ago

Mmh, I am mem'ing this.
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