Friday, April 06, 2012

Sweet Potato Enchiladas

These sweet potato enchiladas were amazing.  They were filling and full of flavor.  Definitely a new favorite in my house.



Quickie Green Chile Sauce (I like more sauce so next time I will double this):
  • 1 cup light vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch dissolved in a little cold water
  • 1 generous cup chopped roasted green chiles- hot or mild
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin or chili powder, hot or mild, to taste
Sweet Potato Filling:

  • 2 heaping cups cooked sweet potatoes, mashed
  • 1 15-oz can organic black beans, rinsed, drained
  • 1/2 cup of chopped onion
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Lime juice from 1 big lime
  • 1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped, more for spicier flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, or curry, mild or spicy, as you prefer
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • 10-12 corn tortillas
  • Shredded cheese

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Boil a pot of water. Boil your sweet potatoes until tender (about 4 small to medium potatoes).
  3. While the potatoes are boiling start the chile sauce. Combine the broth, dissolved corn starch, green chiles, garlic and spices in a sauce pan and heating over medium-high heat. Bring to a high simmer. Simmer until it starts to thicken. Taste test. Set aside.
  4. When potatoes are finished pull off the peels and mash the insides in a large bowl. Add black beans, onion, garlic, lime, jalapeno, spices, and cilantro. Mix well.
  5. Pour about 1/4 cup of the Green Chile Sauce into the bottom of the baking dish.
  6. In a skillet and heat a dash of oil. Lightly cook the corn tortillas to soften them, one at a time, as you stuff each one. Dip the corn tortillas in the chile sauce on each side, fill with about 1/4 of a cup of potato stuffing, roll and put in pan. Continue with the rest of the tortillas (10-12). Top with the rest of the sauce. Sprinkle with cheese, if using.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the enchiladas are hot and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.

Enjoy!

Bry

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