Hibiscus / Jamaica Flower Enchiladas Recipe

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Hibiscus / Jamaica Flower Enchiladas
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Directions:

  1. Filling:.
  2. Bring hibiscus flowers and water to simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and let steep until flowers are tender, 5-8 minutes. Strain and reserved flowers.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and saute until soft. Add hibiscus flowers, carrots, jicama, sugar, oregano and thyme. Cook until carrots are soft and liquid evaporates, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
  4. Chipotle Sauce:.
  5. Combine tomatoes, onion, garlic and chipotle chiles, and 2 cups of water in a pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring ocassionally, until tomatoes begin to fall apart, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. (Be careful with hot liquids in a blender - don't close lid completely.
  6. Wipe out pot and add oil. When oil begins to smoke, carefully add puree and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Then reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove bay leaves.
  7. Assembly:.
  8. Warm or fry corn tortillas in a frying pan until soft (turn once).
  9. Put 1/4 cup filling in the center of each tortilla. Roll to enclose.
  10. Place two enchiladas on each plate.
  11. Smother with sauce and garnish as you like.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 635.88 Kcal (2662 kJ)
Calories from fat 187.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.83g 32%
Cholesterol 66.56mg 22%
Sodium 321.26mg 13%
Potassium 597.24mg 13%
Total Carbs 105.11g 35%
Sugars 48.74g 195%
Dietary Fiber 7.36g 29%
Protein 11.8g 24%
Vitamin C 39mg 65%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 208.6mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 174.15 Kcal (729 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.7g 32%
Cholesterol 18.23mg 22%
Sodium 87.99mg 13%
Potassium 163.57mg 13%
Total Carbs 28.79g 35%
Sugars 13.35g 195%
Dietary Fiber 2.02g 29%
Protein 3.23g 24%
Vitamin C 10.7mg 65%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 14%
Iron 0.7mg 14%
Calcium 57.1mg 21%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.7
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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