Thursday, May 13, 2010

Mighty mighty enchiladas

This recipe probably makes 20-24 delicious and nutritious enchiladas.
Adjust recipe for number that you want to make.

Ingredients (amounts not exact):
Quinoa (about 2 cups dried - I used red quinoa from Trader Joe's)
Black beans (1 can)
Ground turkey (1 lb)
Sweet potatoes (2 medium-sized)
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (just a bit)
Tortillas (20-24 medium ones, a fun flavor)
Enchilada sauce (1 bottle)
Shredded cheddar (optional)

Prep:
Bake sweet potatoes (wrapped in foil - about 45 minutes at 400F)
Cook quinoa (follow the instructions on the box, remember to pre-rinse)
Cook ground turkey in skillet over medium heat
Chop chipotle pepper

Mix in a BIG bowl:
Mashed insides of sweet potatoes
Quinoa
Ground turkey (minus the juice)
Black beans (also minus the juice)
Salt
Pepper
Chipotle (as much as you want spicy)
Cumin (optional)

Assemble:
Filling goes into the tortillas
Rolled-up enchiladas go on a rimmed baking sheet
Enchilada sauce is poured over
Sprinkle cheese on top

Either bake or freeze.
If baking, you might need more enchilada sauce.
If freezing, it works to freeze on a big tray and then put in zip-lock bags once frozen.
These make a yummy, nutritious lunches that are easy to reheat.

Enjoy

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