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Kale, Zucchini, and Pinto Bean Enchilada Recipe

Kale, Zucchini, and Pinto Bean Enchilada Recipe
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
40 min
Yields
2-4 servings

A spicy vegetarian enchilada recipe with kale and pinto beans.

Courtesy of Katerina Wright.

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ingredients

1
tsp olive oil
1
jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
½
tsp ground cumin
2
small zucchinis, grated
salt and pepper
1
bunch kale, roughly chopped
1
can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1
green onion, thinly sliced
¼
cup fresh cilantro, minced
½
cup enchilada sauce
4
tortillas
½
cup Monterey jack cheese, grated
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directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F.

Step 2

Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat.

Step 3

Add olive oil and jalapenos and stir for one minute.

Step 4

Add zucchini, cumin and a big pinch of salt.

Step 5

Cook the zucchini until it loses it’s liquid it will take about 3 minutes, meanwhile continue to stir it regularly.

Step 6

Add kale and stir until wilted.

Step 7

Remove from heat and stir in a good amount of pepper, beans, green onion, cilantro, and a tablespoon of enchilada sauce.

Step 8

Now put together the enchiladas.

Step 9

To do this prepare the tortillas by warming them in a hot skillet for about 30 seconds per side. (Note: this is a step which can be skipped if you are in a rush.)

Step 10

In an 8×8 square pan spoon one third of the remaining enchilada sauce over the bottom.

Step 11

One at a time form each enchilada.

Step 12

Put one quarter of the filling and a sprinkling of cheese in each tortilla, roll up and place in casserole.

Step 13

When you have all four done spoon the remaining enchilada sauce on top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Step 14

Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Step 15

Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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