Experience:
Last night I didn’t feel like cooking and I decided to give this dish a try. I prepared it in the microwave according to the instruction, but you can also use a conventional oven. I like to add some cheese to this type of meal. That’s what I did here.

I have to say I really liked the dish. OK, it didn’t look as pretty like the photo on the box suggests, but the taste was good. It was seasoned nicely. I also liked that it was not salty. At least I didn’t feel it was. Often these kind of TV dinners are a bit on the salty side.

The next day I looked at the calorie level and thought, wow, just 215. Well, then I saw that this package was actually 2 portions. I ate it all. It really wasn’t that large. Too small for two.  I mean, who would think that these packages are 2 servings? Usually they are just one. Oh well.

Would I buy it again? Absolutely. Cedarlane has two more gluten-free products, which I will be happy to try at a later point. They are also Mexican.

Ingredients:
Enchilada Pie Filling (organic black beans, rennetless cheddar cheese, organic green chilis, organic wheat free tamari, herbs and spices, sea salt), Enchilada Pie Salsa Style Sauce (organic tomato puree, organic tomatoes, filtered water, onion, green chilis, organic safflower or canola oil, herbs and spices, cilantro, corn starch, sea salt), Organic Corn Tortillas, Black Olives. Contains: Milk, Soy.

Where to Buy:
I bought it at my local Ralph’s grocery store. I’m sure that places like Whole Foods will have it also.

Website: www.cedarlanefoods.com

Rating: 4/5

Over the years I tried many of the different dishes and I must say the Mexican flavored ones are my favorites.

Beside organic meals, Amy’s also offers a variety of meals which do not contain gluten.

Experience:
Amy’s dishes are definitively on the better end of the spectrum. The same is true for the Cheese Enchilada Whole Meal.

The flavors are good, not too bland, not too spicy. What sets this dish apart from other brands is the fact that it is not overly salty. Nice.

The texture of this dish is also pleasant, not too soft or completely structure less. After heating it up in the microwave according to instructions it still looks quite good. Of course it is not as pretty to look at compared to the photo on the package, but it holds up quite well even after moving it onto a plate.

I would definitively recommend this to anyone*. It is a good tasting dish that makes for a satisfying quick lunch or dinner.

*Note: Products that are formulated without any gluten containing ingredients are made in a processing area that may contain gluten.

Ingredients:
Organic black beans, organic corn, cheddar and jack cheeses, organic tomato puree, filtered water, organic corn tortilla (organic white corn cooked in water with a trace of lime), organic onions, black olives, expeller pressed high oleic safflower oil, organic green chilies, organic bell peppers, organic sweet rice flour, spices, sea salt, organic garlic. Contains milk. 0g trans fat, no added msg, no preservatives.

Where to Buy:
You should be able to buy Amy’s dinners at your grocery chain. In addition you will be able to find it at places like Whole Foods. I usually buy them at Ralphs. You might have to look a bit closer to find the gluten free dishes.

Website: http://amys.com
Blog: http://www.amys.com/journal/

Rating: 4/5