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Vegetarian Sweet Potato & Quinoa Enchiladas

September 4, 2017 5 comments Article Main Course, Recipes, Vegetables

vegetarian-enchiladas-quinoa-recipeIn the spirit of Meatless Monday…This recipe is a vegetarian dish for meat eaters. You will not even miss the meat! The quinoa and cheese provides the protein that you may be wanting from the meat. You can also add black beans, but I chose to leave them out for Ben. And I have to admit, as much as I am an advocate for making everything from scratch, I cannot stop buying the Roberto’s Vegetarian Burrito Sauce used in this recipe. It is just TOO good, you need to try it.

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I made this once before, when i just felt that urge to make something unique and GOOD. It was so good, I decided that I needed to make it again and take the time to set up my food photography stuff and actually photograph it. With that, I decided to permanently leave my food photography area set up in our guest bedroom, which will make it much easier to photograph the food that I cook daily for friends and family.

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Sweet Potato & Quinoa Enchiladas w/ Green Chile Sauce

Sweet Potato & Quinoa Enchiladas w/ Green Chile Sauce

Delicious and nutritious vegetarian enchiladas with sweet potatoes and quionoa. No bean recipe.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 Servngs
Calories 735 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 c dry quinoa
  • 2 T lime juice
  • 2 T cilantro chopped
  • 1 medium sweet potato diced
  • 1/4 c olive oil
  • 1 T chili powder
  • 1 t cumin
  • 1/2 t onion powder
  • 1 t garlic powder
  • 1/4 t black pepper
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne
  • 2 T canola oil
  • 1 red bell pepper julienned
  • 1/2 red onion julienned
  • 1/2 jalapeno seeded and sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Enchiladas:
  • 8 small or 4 large corn tortillas
  • 1 jar Roberto's vegetarian burrito sauce
  • 1 c shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
  • 2 avocados sliced
  • 2 c shredded lettuce
  • 1 large tomato diced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  • Add 2 T lime juice and chopped cilantro and set aside.
  • Toss the sweet potatoes with 1/4 c olive oil and spices.
  • Roast in 400F oven until crispy on the outside and cooked through, about 25-30 minutes.
  • Heat 2 T canola oil in large sauté pan. Add the peppers and onions and sauté until soft. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • For the enchiladas, combine quinoa, potatoes, peppers and onions.
  • Steam the tortillas briefly in microwave, by wrapping them in a wet paper towel (about 20 seconds).
  • Spread a thin layer of burrito sauce over the bottom of a large casserole dish.
  • Fill each tortilla with filling, roll up, and set seam-side down in the casserole dish.
  • Pour remaining burrito sauce over the enchiladas and top with cheese.
  • Turn oven down to 375F and bake until heated through, about 20-25 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh avocado, tomatoes and lettuce to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 735kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 18gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 28gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 570mgPotassium: 1205mgFiber: 16gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 10465IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 315mgIron: 4mg
Keyword enchiladas, quinoa, sweet potato, vegetarian
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5 comments

  • Janine September 4, 2017 at 4:31 pm -

    Jenny, Fear not, as one of the things I love most about your food blog is its simplicity. Far too often, food bloggers feel a need to make their blog a philosophical journal of their life, or share far more info than many of us want or need to know about why they posted a certain recipe. Your approach seems “just right” to me. Not only that, but I love that your recipes, whether for “fancy” food, or good old everyday meals, are recipes that are simple enough to be made by just about anyone, even those of us with little time to shop & cook. So just keep up the great work and be gentle with yourself. You’re exactly where you should be, with your blog, and in life. xoxo Love, Janine

  • Sue Palmer September 5, 2017 at 8:42 pm -

    Oh my gosh! So Good – we all loved this recipe and will make again.

  • Savour the Senses September 7, 2017 at 7:45 pm -

    Yay!! Great to hear!

  • Savour the Senses September 7, 2017 at 7:45 pm -

    =) Love you Janine!

  • Janine September 16, 2017 at 5:28 pm -

    Love you back, J-Mo!

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