By Raquel Partida
Enchiladas Verdes Light
13 steps
Prep:10minCook:35min
This macro friendly version of enchiladas packs all the flavor but with some minor changes to fit this into any fitness journey!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:16:36 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
32
Low
Glycemic Load
53
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories1007.8 kcal (50%)
Total Fat17.3 g (25%)
Carbs165.7 g (64%)
Sugars10.6 g (12%)
Protein55.2 g (110%)
Sodium386.3 mg (19%)
Fiber32.9 g (117%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
1. Boil chicken with 1 garlic clove, 1 tbsp salt, and one bay leaf for 15 minutes or until cooked through. (Or cook using your preferred method)
Step 2
2. Once cool shred and put the side.
Step 3
3. Divide the onion in half. One part will go into the salsa and the other part will be used as garnish. Reserve some cilantro for garnish.
Step 4
4. Boil tomatillos, 3 garlic cloves, 1/4 onion, and jalapeños (the more, the spicier) for 10-15 minutes or until the tomatillos are a dark green.
Step 5
5. In a blender, add all the boiled vegetables plus a handful of cilantro and salt to taste.
Step 6
6. Spray a pan with oil or non stick spray and add the green salsa. Cook on a low simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 7
7. Let the salsa cool while you warm up the tortillas. Add them to a comal or microwave for 20 seconds.
Step 8
8. Add 1/4 c of salsa to each of your Tupperware containers.
Step 9
9. Dip each tortilla into the salsa. Both sides should be coated in salsa.
Step 10
10. Add .75 oz of shredded chicken to the tortilla and roll. This is one enchilada. (1 serving is 4 enchiladas & will get 3 oz of chicken total)
Step 11
11. Each Tupperware will get 4 enchiladas.
Step 12
12. Add 1/4 c of salsa to the top of the 4 enchiladas.
Step 13
13. Top with 1/4 C fat free mozzarella cheese, onion, and cilantro. Add 3/4 c pinto beans and 3 tbsp non fat Greek yogurt as sides.
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