Spinach Enchilades Verde

Due to popular demand --- Spinach Enchilades Verde, ole! A fan favorite, it takes several steps, but it's great for a weekend night when you have a bit more time. Plus, the recipe is super flexible and the leftovers are great the next day!

12 corn tortillas
1 bag fresh spinach
1 cup sliced mushrooms
4 T roasted red peppers
1 small onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
4 cups mexi blend cheese - shredded (about one large bag)
1 can enchilada verde sauce (green sauce)
cumin
chili powder
cayenne pepper

Preheat oven to 350. Saute onions and garlic in a little veg oil on medium heat until onions are translucent. Add mushrooms and saute until tender (Tip: be careful not to cook the mushrooms on too high heat - they will boil and lose all their yummy flavor). Add the red peppers and heat through. Season with cumin, chili powder and a pinch of cayenne. Add 1/4 cup of verde sauce and heat to a simmer. Add spinach and toss with sauce mixture. (Tip:  Tongs work great here. Also, you might need to add the fresh spinach in batches, it will wilt down quickly, leaving room for more). Cover and cook until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and set aside. To prepare the enchiladas, pour a bit of verde sauce in a lipped plate or pie pan and dip each tortilla in until coated. Spoon spinach mixture and a handful of cheese onto each coated tortilla and roll it up. Place side by side in a glass baking dish. I pack them in - as many as it will hold. Once full, pour remaining verde sauce over the top of the enchiladas and top with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly. I love to serve this with fresh guacamole and chips.

Cheater's tip: I've made these with as little as cheese and onion and they were still pretty delicious. Try the ingredients you have on hand and they'll probably be great. Green pepper can sub for the roasted red peppers and you can add fresh jalepeno for heat. Add shrimp or beans for more protein. Also experiment with red enchilada sauce for a different flavor.