Craving typically unhealthy Mexican dishes? Don’t worry! This Avocado Enchiladas recipe is quick and easy to make, plus healthy!
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Avocado helps prevents the growth of cancer while supporting the body’s natural defense mechanisms. Naturally high in (healthy) fats, rich in fiber and loaded with nutrients – avocados are a great way to enjoy a rich meal while feeding your body what it needs. It’s a nutritional powerhouse, delivering a combination of comprehensive cancer fighters such as carotenoids, vitamin E, lutein, glutathione(GPx), and oleic acid. .
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The following recipe courtesy of The Enchanted Broccoli Forest
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 mediumsized 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
1. Place the lemon juice in a mediumsized bowl. Peel and pit the avocados cut them
into small dice, and add them to the lemon juice. Toss lightly.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix gently.
3. 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
1. Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat, partially cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
2. 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.
3. Pour a small amount of sauce into a shallow baking dish
ASSEMBLE AND BAKE ENCHILADAS
1. If you are using frozen tortillas, defrost them first – fully wrapped – to prevent their
drying out.
2. Prepare the filling and sauce.
3. 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).
7. 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.