Ingredients
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1 tablespoon chile, minced
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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8 ounces cream cheese
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1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
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salt
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vegetable oil (for frying)
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8 corn tortillas
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2 cups canned tomatoes, undrained
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1/2 green pepper, coarsely chopped
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1 small onion, coarsely chopped
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2 -3 tablespoons chilies, minced
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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2 medium onions, chopped
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1 -2 large garlic clove, minced
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2 1/2-3 cups chopped bell peppers (use a variety of colors)
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1/2 cup cottage cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, saute the onions, garlic, chiles, and cumin in the oil for 5-7 minutes, until onions are soft.
- Add the chopped peppers, cover, and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, until peppers are tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in all the cheeses.
- Add salt to taste and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Soften tortillas by frying individually in a little oil for just a few seconds on each side. Drain well on paper towels.
- Place a tortilla on a flat surface.
- Spoon 1/4 - 1/2 cup of cheese and pepper filling onto the half of the tortilla closest to you. Roll and place, seam side down,in a greased baking pan.
- Bake tightly covered for 20-25 minutes.
- When the enchiladas are baking, prepare the hot sauce.
- Puree the tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, chiles, coriander and cumin in a blender until smooth.
- Simmer, uncovered, on how heat for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt to taste. (If you use fresh tomatoes, you may need to simmer for even longer.).
- Serve the enchiladas on a bed of rice and top with the hot sauce.