Healthy Holiday Recipe:
Black bean, sweet potato enchiladas
This is a delicious entrée ideal for entertaining. It can be made the night before and it travels well, so it’s great for a holiday party or a potluck. It is vegetarian but is sure to impress the omnivores as well.

Sauce
1 15 oz can tomato sauce
1 ¾ cups low sodium vegetable broth
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano

Filling
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 ½ lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (3 cups)
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
1 16 oz jar prepared salsa
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained

Enchiladas
Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing baking dish
16 6-inch corn tortillas, warmed
1 avocado, diced, for garnish
12 oz. goat feta cheese
cilantro, for garnish

1. To make sauce: Bring all ingredients to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk to combine, then remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.
2. To make Filling: Heat oil in separate saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 3-5 minutes. Add sweet potato, tomatoes, salsa, spices, and ½ cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to med-low, and simmer 30-40 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are soft. Mash mixture until combined. Add black beans and cook 5 minutes.
3. To assemble Enchiladas: Preheat oven to 350 F. Brush 13x 9 inch baking dish with oil. Spread ½ cup sauce in bottom of dish. Fill tortillas with Filling. Roll, and pack close together seam-side down in baking dish. Top with remaining sauce and feta cheese. Bake 20 minutes.
4. Broil last 5 minutes, or until cheese is browned. Garnish with avocado slices and cilantro.

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