Spinach Cheese Burritos

Step 1

1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees

Step 2

2 Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick oil spray

Step 3

3 For the burritos: In a large skillet on medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil

Step 4

4 Add the scallions, garlic and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes

Step 5

5 Add the spinach and cook until the leaves are wilted

Step 6

6 Stir in the coriander, nutmeg, if desired, grated cheese and cream cheese

Step 7

7 Remove from the heat

Step 8

8 To keep the tortillas from cracking, place them on a baking sheet (overlapping is fine) and heat them in the oven for a minute or two

Step 9

9 Place 1/3 to 1/2 cup of filling on the lower half of a warm tortilla, fold the bottom up and the sides in to encase the filling, roll it up and place it seam-side down in the baking dish

Step 10

10 When all the tortillas are ready, brush the tops with the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil, cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake until hot, 20 to 25 minutes

Step 11

11 Meanwhile, make the blender tomato hot sauce: In a heavy saucepan or skillet over high heat, heat the oil until it is almost smoking

Step 12

12 Add the onion, bell pepper and salt to taste

Step 13

13 Cook, stirring often, until the bell pepper is blistered and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes

Step 14

14 Add the cumin, coriander and cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes, stirring to combine, and remove from the heat

Step 15

15 Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor

Step 16

16 Add the tomatoes and puree

Step 17

17 Return the sauce to the pan and add the cilantro, if desired, and salt to taste

Step 18

18 Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, partially covering the pan to avoid splatters

Step 19

19 Serve the burritos topped with the blender tomato hot sauce