Enchilada Bar

Chicken, rice, and a fresh veg is my easy go to meal. I always have left overs. I could pack it for lunch, but I found a way to re purpose it without it feeling like yesterdays dinner. When I eat super clean I tend to crave naughty favorites....like Cafe Rio. I'm not trying to fool myself into thinking I can make anything healthy that mimics the taste of a smothered burrito. What I can do is make a healthy alternative that fulfills my cravings. This enchilada recipe is super easy and great for kids.

Enchiladas

6- Whole Wheat Tortillas 

1 can- Green Chili Enchilada Sauce 

1 can- Black Beans (drained and rinsed)

2- Cooked Diced Chicken Breasts 

2 cups- Cooked Brown Rice

1/2 cup- Shredded cheese

Fresh Cilantro to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 8 x 8 pan pour about a forth of the sauce in the bottom. Place the first tortilla in the pan. Add 1/6th of the beans, chicken, brown rice, cilantro, and a splash of sauce. Fold tortilla ends and roll. Push the first rolled tortilla to the edge and continue assembling the next five. When finished pour the remaining sauce on top evenly and sprinkle cheese. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and place in the oven for 20 minutes or until heated through.

A fun interactive way to prepare food is to provide multiple choices and let people put what they want on their plate.

I just used what I had in the house..

Avocado

Green Onion

Tomato 

Spinach

Spinach is a great alternative to ice berg. It gives the same affect but is pack with a lot more vitamins and nutrients! Try it! 

Cilantro Lime Greek Yogurt

1/2 cup- Plain Greek Yogurt

1- Lime

1 TBS- Cilantro

Salt to Taste

 Combine yogurt, lime zest, lime juice, finely chopped cilantro, and salt. 

Simple as that! 

Using Greek Yogurt is a great alternative to sour cream. It's fat free and packed with protein!

I apologize I don't have a picture of the enchiladas..I made them for Jake and his friend Greg and they were on the plate and gone before I could snap a shot. 

Love, 

LEX & JAKE 

XO