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Enchiladas With Pumpkin Seed Salsa

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COOK TIME : 30 minutes

SERVINGS : 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 soft corn tortillas

  • 1 large white onion

  • 2 peppers (1 each red and yellow), quartered

  • 2 1/2 tbsp. vegetable oil

  • kosher salt

  • Pepper

  • 1/2 c. corn kernels, thawed if frozen

  • 3 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely grated (about 3/4 cup)

  • 2 c. packed cilantro, roughly chopped

  • 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (seeded, if desired)

  • 2 tsp. light brown sugar

  • 1/4 tsp. ground tumeric

  • 1/3 c. raw pumpkin seeds

  • 4 tbsp. fresh lime juice (from 3 to 4 limes)

  • 1 beefsteak tomato, roughly chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Divide tortillas between two large pieces of foil, wrap, and warm in the oven for 15 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Slice 3⁄4 of the onion into 1⁄2-inch-thick rounds. Finely chop remaining 1⁄4 onion and set aside. Toss sliced onion and peppers with 1⁄2 tablespoon oil and 1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Grill until lightly charred and tender, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and thinly slice. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with corn and cheese.

3. Meanwhile, make pumpkin seed salsa: In a food processor or blender, pulse cilantro, jalapeño, sugar, turmeric, all but 2 tablespoon pumpkin seeds, 2 tablespoon lime juice, and 1⁄4 teaspoon salt until smooth (add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, as necessary until it reaches a pesto-like consistency).

4. Make tomato salsa: In a medium bowl, combine tomato, reserved chopped onion, remaining 2 tablespoon lime juice, and a pinch each salt and pepper.

5. Spread each tortilla with 1 tablespoon pumpkin seed salsa and top with vegetables (about 1⁄2 cup each). Roll up and place seam side down to keep closed.

6. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in two batches, add 1 tablespoon oil, then cook enchiladas, seam side down first, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining tablespoon oil and enchiladas. Serve with tomato salsa, pumpkin seed salsa, and reserved pumpkin seeds.

461 CAL    22G FAT   4.5G SATURATED FAT  19MG CHOESTEROL   796MG SODIUM   19G PROTEIN   48G CARBOHYDRATES   6G FIBER

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