Low fat, Low Calorie Enchiladas - Yes You CAN Have Your Enchiladas & Eat Them Too!  

Recipe for Enchiladas

Hefty Beef Supreme Enchiladas - the heavy weigh!

1 block of cheese, shredded (8 oz)
12 corn tortillas
1 can of chili (12 oz)
1 can enchilada sauce (optional)
1 onion, chopped (optional)
Oil

Fill an iron skillet with oil. Fry each corn tortilla until shell is cooked (about 10 seconds on each side). Take care while cooking, because if left too long in the pay, the tortilla will become tough. Therefore, simply place in pan, flip, remove quickly.

Drain on paper towels. Paper towels help absorb oil - which is at the top of the Diet Totem pole when it comes to calories & of course, fat.

Next, fry off the chopped onion in the oil until clear. Heat the combined chili & sauce as you roll the enchiladas.

To roll, place shredded cheese on the end of the corn tortilla then roll tightly.

You will also want to pack the 'rolls' close together, but don't smash. Allow just a tiny space so that the chili mixture can ease down around the roll.

Reserve some of the cheese for the top. Layer in pan then pour the chili on top.

Top with cheese and onion. Bake in oven for approximately 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

Eat & feel guilty for at least 2 days.

Total Calories Per Enchilada: 210 (includes all ingredients listed above)

Low Fat, Low Calorie Diet Recipe for Enchiladas

Delicious Low Fat/Calorie Beef Enchiladas - The Lite Weigh

1 package of shredded low-fat cheese (8 ox)
12 corn tortillas
1 can of the leanest chili available (12 oz)
1 can of enchilada sauce (optional)
1 onion, chopped (optional)
Non-calorie cooking spray

Place stacked tortillas in about 1/2 inch of water. You can add a bit of cumin and chili powder to flavor the tortillas. Cover then place in microwave for about 1 minute, until soft. Watch closely (or you can steam the tortillas if you prefer). Next, 'fry' onion in the non-calorie cooking spray and drain on paper towel. Heat the chili as you roll the enchiladas. To roll, place shredded cheese on the end of the corn tortilla then roll tightly. Layer in pan then pour chili on top. Next, top with cheese and onion. Bake in oven for approximately 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

Enjoy without any guilt!!

Total Calories Per Enchilada: 112 (includes all ingredients listed above)

WOW! We have almost cut the calories in half, not to mention the fat.

We recommend Kraft fat-free shredded cheese - or a comparable product. Sometimes the low-fat generics work very well. Also, you can place the low/no-fat cheese under the chili to promote melting. If you're pressed for time - go for the microwave. We also recommend Wolf Brand or Hormel chili. They are both dependable and make a lower calorie/lower fat version of the chili. Also, you can use your imagination to spice up these babies such as by adding low-fat sour cream, picante' sauce, chunky salsa, black olives, chili powder, cumin, etc.

These enchiladas make wonderful leftovers. Just heat and eat. They are also very transportable.