Enchilada Sauce

Make any night Mexican night with this quick and easy recipe.

Ingredients

• For the Sauce
• 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable broth [or chicken broth]
• 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) red wine vinegar
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• ¼ (30 g) onion
• 2 medium (260 g) roma tomatoes
• 2 Tablespoons (30 g) tomato paste
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon salt, optional
• For the Enchiladas
• 4 tortillas
• 1 can (410 g) black beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 (200 g) roasted red pepper, sliced
• ½ (75 g) onion, sliced
• 1 cup (115 g) cheese, shredded, optional
• 1 Tablespoon light olive oil

Directions

1. For the Sauce: Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Run the Hot Soup Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 5 minutes 45 seconds.
3. To make the Enchiladas: Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Heat a sauté pan over medium high heat, add olive oil and onions. Sauté until slightly golden about 5 minutes. Add the peppers and black beans and sauté for 2 minutes.
4. In a 9 x 9 baking pan, place 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom. Split the mixture into the tortillas and roll, placing the seam side down. Top with a cup and a half of sauce. Store the remaining 2 cups in the refrigerator for later use and other Mexican dishes. Top with cheese.
5. Place in preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and entire dish is hot.

Notes

Enchiladas are a great way to add more vegetables to your diet. We chose black beans and roasted peppers but any sautéed beans and vegetables will create a wonderful healthy and satiating dinner.

Nutrition

1 serving (376 g)

• Calories: 1421

• Total Fat: 14g

• Total Carbohydrate: 37g

  • Dietary Fiber: 9g
  • Sugars: 5g

• Protein: 14g

• Cholesterol: 30mg

• Sodium: 860mg