Spinach and Mushroom Enchiladas

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Spinach and Mushroom Enchiladas
Yield: Makes 4 servings
This vegetarian adaptation of a popular Mexican dish is a perfect make-ahead dish for days when you're too busy to cook. Just complete the first three steps, then cover and refrigerate the enchiladas. Microwave just before serving.
Ingredients:
2
packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed

1-1/2
cups sliced mushrooms

1
can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

3
teaspoons chili powder, divided

1/4
teaspoon red pepper flakes

1
can (8 ounces) reduced-sodium tomato sauce

2
tablespoons water

1/2
teaspoon hot pepper sauce

8
(8-inch) corn tortillas

1
cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Shredded lettuce (optional)

Chopped tomatoes (optional)

Reduced-fat sour cream (optional)



Preparation:
1.
Combine spinach, mushrooms, beans, 2 teaspoons chili powder and red pepper flakes in large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir 5 minutes; remove from heat.

2.
Combine tomato sauce, water, remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder and pepper sauce in medium skillet. Dip tortillas into tomato sauce mixture; stack tortillas on waxed paper.

3.
Divide spinach filling into 8 portions. Spoon onto center of tortillas; roll up and place in 11X8-inch microwavable dish. (Secure rolls with toothpicks, if desired.) Spread remaining tomato sauce mixture over enchiladas.

4.
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave, uncovered, at MEDIUM (50%) 10 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Microwave at MEDIUM 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream, if desired.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Sodium 666 mg
Protein 20 g
Fiber 12 g
Carbohydrate 52 g
Cholesterol 25 mg
Saturated Fat 6 g
Total Fat 11 g
Calories from Fat 26 %
Calories 371
Dietary Exchange:
Fat 1-1/2
Meat 1
Vegetable 1
Starch 3


This recipe appears in: Southwestern