Vegetarian Enchiladas (Enchiladas de Verduras)

What are they?

Soft corn tortillas filled with sautéed vegetables, rolled up and baked with a rich, homemade enchilada sauce and melted cheese on top.

Ingredients:

For the filling:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon cumin (optional)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

For the enchilada sauce (or use store-bought):

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• Salt to taste

Other:

• 8 corn tortillas (or flour tortillas)
• 1 to 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
• Fresh cilantro, avocado, and sour cream (optional for topping)

Instructions:

1. Make the enchilada sauce:

1. Heat oil in a pan, add flour and stir constantly for 1 minute.
2. Add spices and tomato paste, stir well.
3. Slowly pour in vegetable broth, whisking to avoid lumps.
4. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Season with salt. Set aside.

2. Cook the filling:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
2. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
3. Add bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms. Cook 5–6 minutes until tender.
4. Stir in corn and black beans. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
5. Cook another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

🌯 3. Assemble the enchiladas:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Warm the tortillas slightly so they don’t crack.
3. Spread a little enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
4. Fill each tortilla with the veggie mix and a sprinkle of cheese, then roll it up.
5. Place seam-side down in the dish. Repeat with all tortillas.
6. Pour remaining sauce over the top. Sprinkle with more cheese.

🔥 4. Bake:

1. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
2. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and melted.

🥑 Serve with:

• Mexican rice
• Guacamole
• Pico de gallo
• Refried beans
• A squeeze of lime

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