Cheese Enchiladas With Green Sauce Recipe

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Cheese Enchiladas With Green Sauce
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Ingredients
18
Count
Nutrition
880
Calories
Total time
85
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. For sauce: Cook spinach according to package instructions.
  2. Drain well.
  3. Set aside. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add flour and stir mixture 2 minutes; do not brown.
  4. Gradually whisk in whipping cream and milk.
  5. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in spinach, cilantro, green onion, chilies, cumin, coriander and red pepper.
  7. Puree in batches in processor until almost smooth.
  8. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
  10. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.) For enchiladas: Heat oil in heavy small skillet over medium-high heat. Using tongs, briefly dip each tortilla in oil to soften, about 15 seconds per side. Transfer to paper towels and drain.
  11. Combine cheeses in large bowl; set aside 1 1/2 cups for topping.
  12. Combine onion and cilantro in small bowl.
  13. Place 1/4 cup cheese mixture in center of 1 tortilla.
  14. Spoon 2 teaspoons onion mixture over.
  15. Roll up tortilla.
  16. Pla ce seam side down in large glass baking dish.
  17. Repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese and onion, using 1/4 cup cheese for each.
  18. (Can be made 1 day ahead.
  19. Cover and chill.) Preheat oven to 375°F.
  20. Stir sour cream into sauce; pour over enchiladas.
  21. Sprinkle with reserved 1 1/2 cups cheese. Bake until cheese melts and enchiladas are heated through, about 25 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 879.7 Kcal (3683 kJ)
Calories from fat 625.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 69.54g 107%
Cholesterol 156.76mg 52%
Sodium 791.18mg 33%
Potassium 392.22mg 8%
Total Carbs 30.06g 10%
Sugars 4.78g 19%
Dietary Fiber 3.52g 14%
Protein 36.61g 73%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 21%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 1067.2mg 107%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 293.01 Kcal (1227 kJ)
Calories from fat 208.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.16g 107%
Cholesterol 52.21mg 52%
Sodium 263.53mg 33%
Potassium 130.64mg 8%
Total Carbs 10.01g 10%
Sugars 1.59g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1.17g 14%
Protein 12.19g 73%
Vitamin C 3mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 21%
Iron 0.6mg 10%
Calcium 355.5mg 107%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 22.7
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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