If you’re craving a typically unhealthy Mexican dish, don’t worry! This recipe is quick and easy to make, plus guilt-free!
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Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
Ingredients
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
4 medium sized ripe avocados
3 medium cloves garlic, minced
6 scallions, finely minced (whites and greens)
3/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 medium sized ripe tomatoes, diced
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. ground cumin
Tortillas – your choice
Ingredients for sauce:
5 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
1 red bell pepper, minced
1 tsp. salt
5 large cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Preparation
PREPARE THE FILLING
Place the lemon juice in a medium sized bowl.
Peel the avocados and cut them into small dice
Add the the lemon juice to the avocado. Toss lightly.
Add the remaining ingredients and mix gently.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Cover tightly and chill.
TIP: To help the guacamole retain its color, add the avocado pits. Remove them just before serving.
PREPARE THE SAUCE
Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Lower heat, partially cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
You can leave it chunky or puree in a food processor or blender. For extra smooth sauce, pass the puree through a fine strainer or sieve.
Pour a small amount of sauce into a shallow baking dish
ASSEMBLE AND BAKE ENCHILADAS
If you are using frozen tortillas, defrost them first – fully wrapped – to prevent their drying out.
Prepare the filling and sauce.
Moisten the tortillas (this encourages flexibility) in one of several ways:
Sauté them very briefly on each side in a little oil (approximately 10 seconds);
Dip them briefly in the sauce; or dip them just as briefly in water (least desirable, however easiest).
Assemble the enchiladas by placing a few tablespoons of filling on one side of each tortilla and rolling it up.
Pour a small amount of sauce into a shallow baking dish, add the enchiladas, and pour the remaining sauce over the top.
Cover with foil, and bake for about 30 minutes in a 325 degree preheated oven.
Serve hot with your favorite fresh greens on the side.
Recipe credit: The Enchanted Broccoli Forest
