LENTIL ENCHILADAS

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I modified this from a recipe I heard on Zorba Pasteur's show on NPR. I was afraid it was going to be bland but it turned out to have wonderful flavor.

Provided by Mr. Ladypit

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup cooked brown rice
1/2 cup French lentils (or other small green ones)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, chopped
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (12 ounce) package veggie crumbles
4 ounces tomato paste
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
6 large corn tortillas
3/4 cup fat-free cheddar cheese, grated
1 (16 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 cup fat free sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a large pot, bring 2 cups water to boil. Add lentils and cook on medium 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain and set aside. Reserve cooking water.
  • Heat olive oil in large pan. Add chopped chilies, garlic, onion, crumbles, tomato paste, parsley and cumin. Sauté on medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 cup reserved cooking water, lentils, and vegetable bouillon cubes. Cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Add rice and mix thoroughly.
  • Fill all tortillas with lentil mixture and some shredded cheese and place in a baking dish (casserole type).
  • Pour enchilada sauce over enchiladas and add remaining cheese.
  • Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.6, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 1015.8, Carbohydrate 56.5, Fiber 9, Sugar 9.1, Protein 20.7

Sean Conlon
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These enchiladas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still very good. The lentil filling was flavorful and the enchilada sauce was well-made. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


David Lavado
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These enchiladas were delicious! The lentil filling was very flavorful and the enchilada sauce was the perfect amount of spicy. I will definitely be making these again.


shahzil khan
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These enchiladas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still very good. The lentil filling was flavorful and the enchilada sauce was well-made. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Tianna Shi'ean
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed these lentil enchiladas. They were flavorful and filling. I would definitely make them again.


Puli Krishna
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These enchiladas were delicious! The lentil filling was very flavorful and the enchilada sauce was the perfect amount of spicy. I will definitely be making these again.


Natasha G
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I thought these enchiladas were just okay. The filling was a bit bland and the enchilada sauce was too watery. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


David Dave
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These enchiladas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still very good. The lentil filling was flavorful and the enchilada sauce was well-made. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Malik Jones
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed these enchiladas. The filling was flavorful and the enchilada sauce was the perfect amount of spicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Isabell B
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These enchiladas were a great way to use up some leftover lentils. They were easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Abdul Momen
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Loved these enchiladas! They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. The lentil filling was flavorful and the enchilada sauce was the perfect amount of spicy. I will definitely be making these again.


Carinton Owiti
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These enchiladas were a bit of a disappointment. The lentil filling was dry and the enchilada sauce was too watery. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


The Boss PT
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I thought these lentil enchiladas were just okay. The filling was a bit bland and the enchilada sauce was too spicy for my taste. I probably wouldn't make these again.


lemon cvrdboard
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I wasn't sure what to expect with these lentil enchiladas, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were really good! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the enchilada sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Mano Bhai
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These enchiladas were delicious! The lentil filling was very flavorful and the enchilada sauce was the perfect amount of spicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-make vegetarian meal.


Chandrashilie Aluthge
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I love that this recipe uses lentils instead of meat. It's a great way to get more plant-based protein into my diet. The enchiladas were also very easy to make.


Jaleed Khan
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These lentil enchiladas were a hit with my family! The filling was flavorful and hearty, and the enchilada sauce was the perfect amount of spicy. I will definitely be making these again.


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