Frijol Negro y las Enchiladas de Camoto
makes 16 enchiladas
Preheat oven 350F (175C)
Takes a long time to prepare,
so start early or
make it the day before,
refrigerate, and reheat.
A. Salsa:
1 15-oz. (450 ml) organic vegetable broth
2 tsp. (10 ml) chill powder
1 tsp. (5 ml) each: garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano
1/2 tsp. (2,5 ml) chipotle powder or small can of green chile
B. Relleno:
1 Tbs. (15 ml) oil
1 small diced onion (=1 cup/175 ml)
1 1/2 lb. = 3 cups (675 g) peeled and diced sweet potatoes
1 15-oz. (450 ml) diced tomatoes, drained
1 16-oz. (480 ml) medium salsa
2 minced cloves of garlic
1 15-oz. (450 ml) black beads, rinsed and drained
1 12-oz. (360 ml) Mexican queso fresco cheese, Monetary or Daiya Dairy free cheese
C. Enchiladas:
olive oil
16 6-inch (40 cm) organic corn tortillas (warmed)
2 lines, cut into wedges for garnish
1 avocado, sliced for garnish
1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream or yogurt for garnish
cilantro springs for garnish
A. Sauce:
1. Put sauce ingredients into a saucepan, simmer on medium.
2. Stir to combine, then remove from heat.
B. Filling:
1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add onions and sauté 3-5 minutes.
3. Add sweet potatoes, tomatoes, salsa, garlic, chiles, and 1/2 cup (120 ml) water. Bring to boil. Reduce to medium, and simmer 40-50 minutes until potatoes are soft.
4. Use a potato masher to mash the mixture.
5. Add black beans and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Stir in half of the cheese and remove from heat.
C. Filling the enchiladas:
1. Brush 13-inch x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking dish with oil.
2. Pour sauce in the baking dish.
3. Fill each tortilla with the filling, roll, and pack close together in the baking dish.
4. Pour the remaining sauce and cheese on top.
5. Bake 20 minutes.
D. Serving:
Garnish with lime wedges, slices of avocado, spoonful of sour cream or yogurt (or serve on the side), plus cilantro springs.
-modified from James McNulty
Off to Mike's sister's house for Alia's birthday and Master's of Education graduation party!
P.S. Dish never made it to the party, but we brought "Fruit with Honey and Lime Dressing" instead-great hit!
