Turkey Enchiladas

Categories: Mexican, Poultry

Ingredients

• 8 flour tortillas
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 1 2/3 cups tomato puree
• 1 tsp oregano
• salt and pepper
• 1 red onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 red pepper, deseeded and diced
• 1 small zucchini, diced
• 3/4 lb ground turkey
• salt and pepper
• 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar

Directions

1. To make the sauce, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan and saute the onion and one garlic clove for 5 minutes until softened.

2. Stir in the tomato puree and oregano; season with salt and pepper.

3. Cover and leave to simmer for 10 minutes.

4. To make the filling, heat the remaining olive oil in a large frying pan or wok and stir in the remaining garlic, onion, pepper and zucchini.

5. Cook for 5 minutes, then add the turkey and season with salt and pepper, stirring occasionally.

6. Cook for 7-8 minutes more, or until the trukey is completely cooked through.

7. Stir in half of the cheese until melted.

8. Divide the mixture between the tortillas and roll each one up to form a cigar.

9. Place the rolled torillas in an ovenproof dish and cover with tomato sauce.

10. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

11. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes until golden.

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