If you love mexican food but are vegetarian this recipe is for you. The tofu is a great substitute for chicken. The cottage cheese mixture, black olives, peppers, onions and tofu are a great blend of flavors. This dish is great served with a side of guacamole.
Ingredients:
3 Whole Wheat Tortillas
½ cup fat free monterey jack cheese
Tofu mixture
½ green pepper chopped
½ cup white onion
½ cup water
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ package Nasoya Firm tofu mashed up
1 cup chopped black olives
¼ cup toasted wheat germ
Cheese mixture
¾ cup fat free cottage cheese
¼ cup fage 0% greek yogurt
Enchilada Sauce
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 ½ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon dried cumin
¼ cup salsa
1 8 ounce can organic tomato sauce
1 cup water
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. To prepare enchilada sauce heat medium sauce pan over medium heat and add olive oil and garlic. Let cook for 1 to 2 minutes then add remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes then set aside.
2. To prepare tofu mixture heat medium fry pan over medium heat and add peppers and onions along with ½ cup water. Cook until onions are transparent. Add mashed up tofu and chili powder to pan. Cook a few minutes until tofu is slightly crispy. Drain any excess water and place in bowl. Add olives and wheat germ to bowl, mix well and set aside.
3 Combine cottage cheese and yogurt and set aside.
4. To assemble: Heat each tortilla in microwave for 15 seconds to soften. Place 1/3 of tofu mixture in each tortilla, then 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce, 1/3 of cheese mixture and one tablespoon monterey jack cheese. Roll enchiladas burrito style (fold each side, right and left in then fold the bottom over towards the top and roll) and place in a lightly greased 8×8 baking dish. Cover enchiladas with the remaining enchilada sauce and top with remaining monterey jack cheese. Bake in oven for about 25 minutes.
Servings: 3
Nutritional Facts (per serving):
697 total calories; 99.75 calories from fat; 10.75g total fat; 2.5g saturated fat; 1.5g poly unsaturated fat; 5mg cholesterol; 801mg sodium; 99g carbohydrates; 14.34g fiber; 15.7g sugar; 39.7g Protein.