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    Beans & Barley Three-Cheese Enchilada

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    Beans & Barley Three-Cheese Enchilada Casserole

    Enchilada sauce (see recipe)
    1 package (8 to 10) 10-inch corn or flour tortillas
    2 diced fresh tomatoes plus 1/4 cup finely diced seeded tomato (divided)
    1 bunch sliced green onions
    1/2 cup sliced black olives
    6 ounces grated cheddar cheese
    6 ounces grated queso blanco cheese
    6 ounces grated mozzarella cheese
    1 large avocado (firm yet pliable to touch)
    2 teaspoons lime juice
    1 teaspoon minced, seeded jalapeno
    Pinch minced garlic
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    Pinch black pepper
    1 to 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
    Sour cream for garnish

    Enchilada sauce:

    1 cup finely diced onion (about 1 small onion)
    3 cloves minced garlic
    2 tablespoons canola oil
    1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
    2 teaspoons cider vinegar
    1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1 teaspoon ground coriander
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    Pinch of black pepper



    Recipe



    Prepare enchilada sauce. Cover bottom of 13-by-9-inch baking dish or 12-inch roundbaking dish with 1 cup of sauce.

    Add about half of tortillas, overlapping slightly to completely cover pan. Combinecheeses in medium bowl. Remove about 1 1/2 cups of mixed cheeses; sprinkle over tortillas.Add about half of sliced green onions, half of 2 fresh diced tomatoes, and half of olives.Top with layer of remaining tortillas and remaining sauce.

    Bake casserole, covered, at 350 degrees 25 minutes. Remove from oven; immediately addremaining cheese and vegetables. Bake uncovered another 10 to 15 minutes.

    Meanwhile, make guacamole: Mash avocado until smooth. Add lime juice, jalapeno, garlic,salt, pepper, remaining 1/4 cup diced tomato and cilantro.

    Remove casserole from oven; let set about 10 minutes. Serve garnished with sour creamand guacamole. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

    Saute onion and garlic in oil until onions are translucent but do not let garlic burn.Add remaining ingredients and simmer about 10 minutes.

 

 

 


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