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Cheese and Pepper Enchiladas Recipe

Cheese and Pepper Enchiladas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 medium onions, chopped
1 -2 large garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp chile, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp olive oil
2 1/2-3 cups chopped bell peppers ( use a variety of colors)
8 oz cream cheese
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup cottage cheese
salt
vegetable oil (for frying )
8 corn tortillas
2 cups canned tomatoes, undrained
1/2 green pepper, coarsely chopped
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
2 -3 tbsp chilies, minced
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
salt

Directions:

In a large skillet, saute the onions, garlic, chiles, and cumin in the oil for 5-7 minutes, until onions are soft.
Add the chopped peppers, cover, and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, until peppers are tender.
Remove from heat and stir in all the cheeses.
Add salt to taste and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Soften tortillas by frying individually in a little oil for just a few seconds on each side. Drain well on paper towels.
Place a tortilla on a flat surface.
Spoon 1/4 - 1/2 cup of cheese and pepper filling onto the half of the tortilla closest to you. Roll and place, seam side down,in a greased baking pan.
Bake tightly covered for 20-25 minutes.
When the enchiladas are baking, prepare the hot sauce.
Puree the tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, chiles, coriander and cumin in a blender until smooth.
Simmer, uncovered, on how heat for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt to taste. (If you use fresh tomatoes, you may need to simmer for even longer.).
Serve the enchiladas on a bed of rice and top with the hot sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	457.27 Kcal (1914 kJ)
Calories from fat	277.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.8g	47%
Cholesterol	79.21mg	26%
Sodium	469.46mg	20%
Potassium	561.74mg	12%
Total Carbs	30.64g	10%
Sugars	9.61g	38%
Dietary Fiber	6.09g	24%
Protein	16.17g	32%
Vitamin C	106.1mg	177%
Vitamin A	2.2mg	74%
Iron	38.9mg	216%
Calcium	360.4mg	36%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	131.8 Kcal (552 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.88g	47%
Cholesterol	22.83mg	26%
Sodium	135.31mg	20%
Potassium	161.91mg	12%
Total Carbs	8.83g	10%
Sugars	2.77g	38%
Dietary Fiber	1.75g	24%
Protein	4.66g	32%
Vitamin C	30.6mg	177%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	74%
Iron	11.2mg	216%
Calcium	103.9mg	36%

* 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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savory
bitter
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