Vegetable and Black Bean Enchiladas

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Enchiladas

These deliciously hearty, gluten-free vegetable and black bean enchiladas will satisfy your craving for Mexican food, with far fewer calories and fat than traditional fare. Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt in place of sour cream for an extra boost of protein.

Prep and cook time: 45 min. Servings: 6 (2 enchiladas)

Gluten Free Meat Free

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 12-oz. bag frozen corn, defrosted
  • 1 15-oz. can reduced-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 14½-oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 med. zucchini, diced into ½-in. cubes
  • 1 4½-oz. can chopped green chilies
  • 1½ c. shredded, reduced-fat Mexican four cheese blend
  • 12 corn tortillas, 6-in. across
  • 1 c. enchilada sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Pour ½ c. of the enchilada sauce over bottom of two 8-in. square baking pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine corn, black beans, tomatoes, zucchini, chilies and 1 c. cheese.
  3. Wrap 6 tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 sec. Divide half of the filling among tortillas, wrap tightly and place seam-side down in baking dish. Repeat with the other 6 tortillas in the second baking dish.
  4. Pour remaining ½ c. of enchilada sauce over enchiladas. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and bake, uncovered, for 30 min. Let cool for 5 min. before serving.

Nutrition Information

Per serving: 320 calories (45 from fat), 5 g total fat (1 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 160 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrates, 11 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 17 g protein. Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 protein.

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All exchange values are approximate. When an optional or additional ingredient is offered, exchange values may change.

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