PINEAPPLE-BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS

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YOU WILL LOVE this Healthy, Low Fat, High Fiber, Vegetarian, Easy to make, And TASTE SO GOOD Recipe. IT got me into the Pillsbury Bake-Off as a Top-100 finalist!! You can also see and vote for this recipe at http://www.pillsbury.com/Bakeoff/AFR/finalist_recipes.asp?tab=6 Be assured--I got approval from Pillsbury prior to submitting and promoting this recipe!! :) Pillsbury describes the recipe as "Traditional enchiladas take a healthful vegetarian twist in a sassy dish filled with fruity flavors" ENJOY!!

Provided by mrib9329

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
1/3 cup pineapple juice, reserved
1 (15 ounce) can progresso black beans, drained, rinsed
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can old el paso chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (12 oz)
1 (10 ounce) can Old El Paso mild enchilada sauce
8 whole wheat flour tortillas (8 or 9 inch)
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
8 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in pineapple, beans, green chiles and salt. Cook and stir until thoroughly heated. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup cilantro and 2 cups of the cheese.
  • Spoon and spread 1 tablespoon enchilada sauce onto each tortilla. Spoon about 3/4 cup vegetable mixture over sauce on each. Roll up tortillas; place seam side down in baking dish.
  • In small bowl, mix reserved 1/3 cup pineapple juice and remaining enchilada sauce; pour over entire surface of enchiladas in dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Spray sheet of foil large enough to cover baking dish with cooking spray; place sprayed side down over baking dish and seal tightly.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes, removing foil during last 5 to 10 minutes of baking, until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly. Top each baked enchilada with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1 teaspoon cilantro.
  • High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Bake 40-45 minutes, removing foil during last 5 - 10 minutes of baking.
  • Submitted by: Mary Iovinelli Buescher.
  • Bake-Off is a registered trademark of General Mills ©2006.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.8, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 14.8, Sodium 751.4, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 11.1, Protein 17.8

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