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Deconstructed Red Bean Enchiladas with Sautéed Peppers and Onions
2 or 4 Serving Dinner

Deconstructed Red Bean Enchiladas

with Sautéed Peppers and Onions

This beloved dish is a Mexican-American classic. These unconventional “enchiladas” hold the maximum amount of filling and the buttery avocado on top makes for a great bite. Bake in a baking dish or on a baking sheet; either option allows you to remove pieces easily from the dish for serving. When making the sauce, be sure to cook the roux carefully; after adding the flour to the oil, stir constantly to avoid burning. Ideally, it will turn a golden brown color and smell slightly toasted.

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SERVINGS
PREP & COOK TIME
35 min
CALORIES
828
FAT
45g
CARBOHYDRATES
92g
PROTEIN
20g

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INGREDIENTS

  1. 12 ounces sweet potatoes
  2. 6 tablespoons vegetable oil*
  3. 1 red pepper
  4. 1 onion
  5. Garlic
  6. 2 scallions
  7. 2 tablespoons white flour
  8. 1/2 cup tomato paste
  9. 2 tablespoons chili powder
  10. 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  11. 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
  12. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  13. 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  14. Salt*
  15. 2 packages kidney beans
  16. 1/2 cup corn
  17. 8 corn tortillas
  18. 2 avocados
  19. *not included
SERVINGS
PREP & COOK TIME
35 min
CALORIES
828
FAT
45g
CARBOHYDRATES
92g
PROTEIN
20g

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INSTRUCTIONS

1
Roast the sweet potatoes

Heat oven to 350°F. Rinse and chop the sweet potato into 1/2 inch cubes. Put the sweet potato on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Bake until crisp in places, about 15 to 20 minutes.

2
Prepare the enchilada sauce

Put a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until it is light brown or about 4 minutes. Add the tomato paste and chili powder, and cook until fragrant stirring constantly to prevent burning, about 2 to 3 minutes.

3
Finish the enchilada sauce

Add 3 cups of water, cumin, chipotle powder, garlic powder, and onion powder to the skillet and stir until smooth. Reduce heat and continue cooking until slightly thickened, about 8-10 minutes. Season to taste with salt.

4
Prepare the vegetables

Rinse, trim, and chop the red pepper. Peel and chop the onion and 2 cloves of garlic. Rinse and slice the scallions. Drain and rinse the beans. Put a large pot over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons oil. Add the onion and the garlic and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the corn, red pepper, and the beans; cook 5 minutes, or until the peppers soften.

5
Assemble the enchiladas

Add the sweet potatoes and enchilada sauce to pot with the bean mixture and cook until hot, about 2 minutes. Place 4 tortillas on a baking sheet. Spread half of the bean mixture evenly among tortillas. Top with remaining 4 tortillas and then the remaining bean mixture; bake 7 to 10 minutes, or until edges are slightly crisp. Cut the avocados in half and divide atop the enchiladas along with the scallions.

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