Chard Potato Lentil Enchiladas
 
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 2-4 servings
Ingredients
  • ½ cup dry lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium potato, diced
  • Splash olive oil
  • ½ cup onion (about 1 small), diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups packed sliced chard leaves, including stems
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • salt to taste
  • ¾ cup salsa verde, divided
  • ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 4 whole wheat tortillas, 8 inches wide
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. In a small sauce pan, cover lentils with water. On the stove top, bring the lentils to a boil. Reduce to a slow simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain well.
  3. Meanwhile, combine the olive oil and potato in a heavy bottomed skillet (I prefer cast iron). Heat over medium heat until the potato starts to brown. Add the onions and stir. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the potato is tender, about 10 minutes. Mix in garlic, chard, cumin, chili powder, salt to taste, ¼ cup salsa, ¼ cup cheese, and cooked lentils. Stir until combined and remove from heat.
  4. Coat a 9x9 inch baking pan with grease to keep the tortillas from sticking (I use a misto with olive oil, a spread of butter will also do). Divide the lentil mixture into 4 portions. Scoop each portion down the center of a tortilla and place seam side down in the prepared dish. Top filled tortillas with salsa and cheese.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is starting to brown on top. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make this dish into 4 serving by adding a side. I like prepping the vegetables while the lentils simmer to eliminate the need for prep work.
Recipe by Alison's Allspice at https://www.alisonsallspice.com/chard-potato-lentil-enchiladas/