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Southwestern Cuisine takes a cue from its original Latin and Spanish settlers. Many people lump Southwestern Cuisine with Mexican Cuisine, and have created a "Tex-Mex" style of food that is also very popular.
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Spinach and Mushroom Enchiladas
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine
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
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Publications International, Ltd., the Editors of. "Spinach and Mushroom Enchiladas." 31 August 2006. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/spinach-and-mushroom-enchiladas-recipe.htm> 15 May 2008.
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