Celebrate the beginning of the weekend with a delicious and healthy VEGGIE FIESTA! Studies show that the average person eats more meat than his/her body actually needs. Some cuts of meat - especially red meat - contain extra fat and cholesterol that can lead to heart disease, weight gain and diabetes. If you're a meat lover, skipping meat just once a week can help replace that extra fat and cholesterol with more of the vitamins, antioxidants and fiber your body needs to stay healthy.
Kick off Meatless Friday with Black Bean & Cheese Enchiladas.
These enchiladas are so flavorful, your family won
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t even miss the meat. You could even tell them you used meat because they won't be able to tell the difference. We promise! For added texture, add bits of cooked broccoli, new spring peas or finely chopped carrots to the recipe. The more, the merrier!
Ingredients:
- 2 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 5 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat 4-cheese Mexican-blend cheese, divided
- 3 thinly sliced green onions, divided
- Cooking spray
- 12 6-inch corn tortillas
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 400°
- Place enchiladas in a baking pan
- Cook the enchiladas for 40 minutes
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