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Fresh Greens Enchiladas

posted by Annie B. Bond Jan 21, 2007 6:54 am
Fresh Greens Enchiladas
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Inspired by Simply in Season, by Mary Beth Lind and Cathleen Hockman-Wert (Herald Press, 2005).

We’re always looking for ways to get more healthy greens into our meals, since they’re such a rich source of calcium and phytonutrients. This simple, imaginative Farmers’ Market version of the Mexican classic does just that. Tender corn tortillas stuffed with fresh greens and cheese snuggle up in a pan with a zesty sauce to make a dinner fiesta for your palate.

Sauce
3 poblano peppers (see Hints, below)
4 tomatillos, husks removed (see Hints, below)
1/4 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
1/2 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Salt to taste
Water as needed

Filling
8 six-inch corn tortillas
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups shredded seasonal greens–collards, kale, chard, turnip greens, spinach, or broccoli rabe
1/2 cup feta or queso blanco cheese (or substitute your favorite: we like Monterey Jack)

Topping
1/4 cup cheese, same type as above

1. Roast the peppers and tomatillos: Place them under the broiler until charred and softened, turning occasionally. The tomatillos will be done sooner than the poblanos; remove them as soon as they show signs of charring. Allow to cool. Peel and seed poblanos and chop coarsely. Cut tomatillos into quarters.

2. Preheat oven to 350F. Make the sauce: Place roasted poblanos, tomatillos, peanuts, onion, cilantro, and salt in a blender or food processor and process until smooth, gradually adding water to make sauce the desired consistency.

2. Make the Filling: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add greens. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until just wilted.

3. Fill a shallow pan with boiling water and dip each tortilla in it for around 10 seconds to soften. Fill each tortilla with 1/8 of the greens and a tablespoon of cheese. Roll up and place in a 9-inch by 9-inch baking pan. Pour sauce evenly over the filled enchiladas. Sprinkle with cheese topping.

4. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Serves 4.

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Julie C.

Basic nutritional facts for all ingrdients can be found online, and will be more accurate if you figure it yourself with the prodicts you use. In general, it's about 175 calories per enchilada, with about seven grams of fat per serving.

Gini Grissom

I've been looking for something like this, but agree with Gloria, I also need the nutritional information.

Gloria Gabrysch

This recipe sounds really good and healthy... but before I try it I need the nutritional information... I do wish it would be included with this and all recipes.

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