Description
This is a relatively simple dish made up of organic corn tortillas steeped in Chipotle Sauce, rolled and filled with quinoa (the staple of the Incans) and steamed spinach, and topped with Salsa Cruda. Steamed spinach offers much of the same consistency as melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Chipotle Sauce
- 4 organic corn tortillas
- 1 cup warm, cooked quinoa
- 2 cups fresh spinach, steamed
- 1/2 cup Salsa Cruda
Chipotle Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 2 teaspoons finely ground dried chipotle peppers
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can organic diced tomatoes
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 3/4 cup water
Salsa Cruda
- 3 pounds Roma or saladette tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium red onion, diced small
- 3/4 bunch (about 3 ounces) cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 tablespoon salt
- Juice of 2 limes
Instructions
Enchiladas:
- Bring Chipotle Sauce close to a boil in a skillet. Place tortillas one at time into Chipotle Sauce, turning to coat completely. Leave in skillet until soaked, about 3 minutes.
- Remove tortillas and lay flat on a plate. Place 4 tablespoons of quinoa along the center of each tortilla, followed by a spinach layer. Create a roll by folding one side of the tortilla over the spinach and quinoa, then rolling over the other side to form a flap.
- Place 2 filled tortillas side by side on a plate. If the tortillas are not “saucy” enough, sparingly spoon on a small amount of additional Chipotle Sauce.
- Finish the enchiladas by topping with Salsa Cruda (about a 1/4 cup over 2 enchiladas).
Chipotle Sauce:
- In a medium stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium heat, add the onion, and sauté until translucent, then add the garlic, sautéing for 2–3 additional minutes.
- Add the chipotle peppers, oregano, sugar, and pepper. Combine well and continue to sauté another 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, salt, and water. Simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
- Lightly blend the mixture with a hand mixer or in a blender. Add more salt to taste.
Salsa Cruda:
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix together.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1