Fresh, crisp asparagus is the star in this family-friendly supper. A small amount of light sour cream adds creaminess without a lot of added calories. Serve with a green salad.

Baking Time: 25 minutes

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Serves: 4

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500 g) Ontario Asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter
  • 1 Ontario Onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) chicken broth
  • 2 cups (500 mL) shredded Ontario Old Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) salsa verde or tomatillo salsa (green salsa)
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) low fat Ontario Sour Cream
  • Salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes
  • 8 8-inch (20 cm) whole wheat flour tortillas
  • 2 cups (500 mL) shredded cooked Ontario Chicken
  • Ontario Pea Sprouts and salsa verde

Instructions

In large pot of boiling water, cook asparagus until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.

In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in fl our until absorbed. Gradually stir in broth and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cheese until melted. Stir in salsa and sour cream. Season to taste with salt, pepper and red pepper fl akes.

Sprinkle each tortilla with 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the cheese and 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the shredded chicken. Arrange asparagus spears in centre of each tortilla. Spoon 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the sauce over each, roll-up and place seam side down in greased 13- x 9-inch (3 L) baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with pea sprouts and additional salsa.

Nutritional information

1 Serving (2 Enchiladas): 

  • PROTEIN: 44 grams
  • FAT: 33 grams
  • CARBOHYDRATE: 52 grams
  • CALORIES: 688
  • FIBRE: 6 grams
  • SODIUM: 1270 mg