Cheesy Veggie Enchiladas Did you know that making the same food in different ways is a smart strategy for exposing your loved ones to new foods, flavors, and textures? These Cheesy Veggie Enchiladas are ooey-gooey delicious and have nutrient packed veggies baked right in. And there's no need to keep it a secret. Let kids in on the fun and help layer the veggies with the tortillas. This builds trust and helps create a safe space for kids to try new foods and learn what they like. Enjoy! For healthy tips and recipes, visit azhealthzone.org. Ingredients 2 large yams (about 12 oz.) 1½ cups (about 12 oz.) frozen spinach 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced, no-added sodium tomatoes in juice 1½ teaspoons ground cumin 1½ teaspoons chili powder 9 (6-inch) corn tortillas ¾ cup grated, reduced fat cheddar cheese ¾ cup grated, part-skim mozzarella cheese nonstick cooking spray 1 can (13 ½ oz.) drained, low sodium black beans Directions Wash hands with warm water and soap.  Wash fresh vegetables before preparing. Poke 2 or 3 small holes in each yam and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until soft.  Cool until able to handle.  In blender, combine canned tomatoes with juice, yams, cumin, and chili powder. Blend until smooth to make a vegetable sauce. Set aside ¼ cup of the grated cheddar.  In a small bowl, mix remaining cheddar cheese with the mozzarella cheese. Spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour ½ cup of the vegetable sauce on bottom of pan.   Lay in half of the tortillas on top of the sauce in the pan.  Sprinkle with half of the spinach, half of the beans and half of the cheese.  Pour ½ of the remaining vegetable sauce over the top and spread over everything. Repeat step 7 one more time.  Top with reserved cheddar cheese. Bake covered at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.  Remove covering for the last 15 minutes. Serve hot. Nutrition Facts per Serving Calories, 272; Carbohydrate, 45 g; Protein, 16 g; Total Fat, 5.5 g; Saturated Fat, 2 g; Trans Fat, 0 g; Cholesterol, 11 mg; Fiber, 10 g; Total Sugars, 6 g; Sodium, 395 mg; Calcium, 372 mg; Folate, 139 mcg; Iron, 3.9 mg; Calories from Fat, 18%. Source - USDA School Meals Recipe Finder; Faye Wright Elementary (Recipes for Healthy Kids Competition). Makes 6 servings, approximately 1 ½ enchiladas (1/6th of a pan) each Print Recipe

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