SPINACH AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lg. onion, finely chopped
  • 4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10 oz. frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 (10 oz.) can mild enchilada sauce
  • 1 c. cottage cheese
  • 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • Shredded Cheddar cheese & chopped chives, for topping (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Bake tortillas at 450 degrees for 5 minutes. Bake enchiladas at 450 degrees for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Heat oil in medium size skillet over medium heat. Add onion, saute 3 minutes. Add garlic, saute 1 minute. Add spinach, cook, stirring, until mixture is dry. Set aside.

Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil. Place packet on oven shelf. Bake 5 minutes to warm tortillas. Pour enchilada sauce into 11 x 7 x 2 inch baking dish. Set aside.

Combine cottage cheese, Cheddar, egg white and salt in medium bowl. Stir in spinach mixture. One at a time, remove warm tortillas from foil packet. Spread 1/4 cup cottage cheese mixture in center. Roll tortilla up and place seam side down in baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and cheese mixture. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.