Mexican Food Craving Satisfied

The meal was a success..my husband and I loved it. There were a few changes I made to the recipe that I will share.

First the recipe, under the ingredients, didn't say that the sweet potatoes needed to be pre-cooked. So while I sauteed the onions, I also sauteed the sweet potatoes which were cubed with just a small bit of olive oil, maybe 1/2 TBL.

Also the recipe called for 1 cup of the sweet potatoes, I actually just used the whole sweet potato (about 2 cups)

The enchilada sauce called for 2 1/2 cups, but I had just purchased one can which was just right. It was just the right consistency of sauce. I think if I had used the actual required amount it would have been too saucy if that's possible! :)

My only other change is that even though Peter liked the spice, I did feel it was a bit too spicy for the girls. They didn't like it, but I at least got them to try 2 bites. Maybe if it wasn't so spicy they would have been more willing. I will try that for next time.

On the other hand, my girls loved the avocado cream sauce and the nacho cheeze sauce which they ate with their chips. So that was a success!

My biggest surprise is when I read the ingredients it only called for 4 tortillas; I wasn't so sure. I purchased Rudi's whole spelt tortillas from Sprouts, which I've used before. They are in the bread section, but the refrigerated portion with the Ezekiel breads. Anyway, it really only needed 4 tortillas and Peter and I could only eat one enchilada each. They were quiet filling. Along with our salads and just a few blue corn chips we were completely satisfied and this recipe has become one of our favorites.

I have put on the sidebar the link for this website, Oh She Glows...definitely can't wait to try some of her other recipes.

Enjoy! I know you'll love it...Just don't forget your fresh salad!

Salad is the Main Dish :)

Craving for Mexican Food

When I ate the SAD (Standard American Diet) I loved mexican food. Still do, but lately I have been limited to veggie fajitas, which are great, but it is tiring.

So today I wanted to make enchiladas. I've found this recipe on a vegan blog that I'm going to try tonight.

http://ohsheglows.com/2011/05/04/vegan-enchiladas-with-cilantro-avocado-cream-sauce-2/

This also had another link with a vegan taco chili and nacho cheeze sauce. I am going to make the nacho cheeze sauce. I've tried a few recipes already, but my girls haven't liked them yet so we'll give this one a try with some blue corn tortilla chips.
http://ohsheglows.com/2011/04/19/taco-chili-with-nacho-cheeze-sauce/

This blog site has many other recipes that I haven't tried but I look forward to going through and to see how they are. If you try one from the site; please share so we can tell others.

http://ohsheglows.com/


Don't forget, the salad is the main meal. One thing with vegan websites is they are always low in the fresh salads, so make sure with whatever you choose, you always put a salad with your meal. This is what makes us different from Vegans. We want the nutrients and as you cook the vegetables nutrients are lost. I'm thinking with this salad I will keep it simple. Mixed greens, corn, diced tomatoes, avocado, cilantro and salsa for dressing.

Can't wait to try it all and I'll update you tomorrow!