Quick Garlic Spinach

2 tsp olive oil
2 cloves chopped garlic (or equivalent from a jar)
1/2 lb fresh spinach

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic and stir until the garlic is slightly browned. (About 1 minute.)
Add the spinach and stir for two to three minutes. As you stir, be sure to move the spinach from the bottom to the top, so that all the spinach spends time on the bottom in the oil and garlic mixture.
Continue to cook and stir until all the garlic is wilted and slightly darker brown in color than when you put it in the pot. It should still be somewhat crisp-tender, not completely cooked.
Serve warm.

This recipe makes a side portion for two servings. Too cook additional servings, add more olive oil and more garlic to the same pan after removing the spinach mixture, and repeat the process.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Per serving. (Servings per recipe: 2)
Calories: 61
Fat: 1.1 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 g
Sodium: 180.5 mg
Potassium: 1291.8 mg
Carbohydrates: 10.2 g
     Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
     Sugars: 0.0 g
     Protein: 6.9 g

Note: Nutritional information is approximate and will vary based on brand of ingredients, amount used, and preparation technique. This information is for general reference only and should not be construed to constitute medical advice. Consult a nutritionist or other medical professional if you are preparing meals for a specific type of diet.

Beef Enchilada Casserole

I made this for my family the other night, and everyone enjoyed it.

Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 cans of tomato sauce (8 oz each)
1 can of black beans (15 oz)
1 can of chopped green chiles (4.5 oz)
6 flour tortillas (8 oz)
2 cups shredded Mexican-style cheese
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp Oregano leaves

Instructions
Cook the beef and onion in a large skilled until the beef is browned all the way through and the onions are crisp-tender.
Drain and rinse the beans, and add them to the skillet.
Add the tomato sauce and green chiles to the beef mixture.
Mix all ingredients well, then stir in all the spices and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring.
Reduce heat to low, and simmer for five minutes.

Begin pre-heating your over to 350 degrees.

Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
Spread 1/2 cup of beef mixture on the bottm of the baking dish.
Top the beef mixture with three tortillas. They may overlap if needed.
Spread half of the remaining beef mixture over the tortillas.
Spread 1 cup of cheese over the beef mixture.
Top with three more tortillas.
Spread the remaining beef mixture over the tortillas.
Spread the remaining cheese over the beef mixture.

Bake the casserole for fifteen minutes, until heated through and cheese on top if melted.
Remove the casserole from the oven, and let it site for 5 minutes before serving, so that it can set and be cut into pieces more effectively.

Notes
For a healthier version, replace the flour tortillas with whole wheat tortilles.
This makes eight servings.