Vegetarian Enchiladas with Butternut Squash & Black Beans
Ingredients
The filling
-
2 ½
cups
peeled butternut squash, cut ½-inch-dice
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1
small
onion, diced
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3
cloves
garlic, minced
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1
medium
jalapeno, seeded and diced
-
10
oz
can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
-
1 ½
cups
reduced sodium canned black beans, rinsed and drained
-
¼
cup
cilantro
-
1
tsp
cumin
-
½
tsp
chili powder
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¼
cup
water
The assembly
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8
medium
low-carb whole wheat flour tortillas
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1
cup
reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese
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2
tbsp
chopped scallions, for garnish
-
1
cup
red enchilada sauce, homemade or canned
-
1
tsp
olive oil
-
salt and pepper
to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Spread ¼ cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a large baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté onions, garlic, and jalapeno until onions are translucent.
- Add butternut squash, Rotel tomatoes, black beans, water, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the squash is tender, about 30 to 35 minutes.
- Place about ⅓ cup of the filling in each tortilla, roll them up, and place seam side down in the baking dish.
- Top with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese, then cover with foil and bake until hot and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
- Garnish with scallions and serve with sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
8 enchiladas
Calories
185
Total fat
6g
Total carbohydrates
29g
Total protein
13g
Sodium
864mg
Cholesterol
7.5mg
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