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Make these sweet potato enchiladas, then check out our vegetarian enchiladas, vegetarian burritos, vegetarian fajitas, and vegan enchiladas, If you are looking for a variation with meat, our chicken enchiladas are a great option.

  • 2 large (about 600g) sweet potatoes
    peeled and diced
  • 1 red onion
    roughly chopped
  • 1 red pepper
    diced
  • 1 green pepper
    diced
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
    plus extra for the dish
  • a small bunch coriander
    roughly chopped
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 100g grated monterey jack cheese
  • to serve soured cream
  • to serve green salad

ENCHILADA SAUCE

  • 400g tin plum tomatoes
    drained (you can freeze the juice for later)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp sugar

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal495
  • fat19.4g
  • saturates7.2g
  • carbs60.7g
  • sugars17.9g
  • fibre10.5g
  • protein13.9g
  • salt1.7g

Method

  • step 1

    Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Put the potatoes, onion, peppers and spices on a non-stick baking tray. Add the oil and lots of salt and pepper, and toss well. Cook for 30 minutes or until the potato is tender (but not mushy). Meanwhile, whizz the sauce ingredients in a blender. Take the veg out of the oven and leave to cool a little. Stir through 1/2 the coriander.

  • step 2

    Lay out the tortillas and divide the veg mix between them. Turn in the sides of each tortilla, then bring up the edges to enclose the filling. Put the filled tortillas cut-side down into an oiled baking dish.

  • step 3

    Spoon over the sauce and sprinkle over the cheese. Put back in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbling and golden. Serve with soured cream, the rest of
    the coriander and salad.

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