Enchiladas Verdes with Vegetables

Cuisine:

Mexican

Meal Type:

Main Course

Diet Type:

Vegetarian

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Cuisine:

Mexican

Meal Type:

Main Course

Diet Type:

Vegetarian

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Rest Time:

N/A

Total Time:

50 minutes

Serves:

4 (2 per person)

356-381 kcals

kcal per serving (estimate)

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Rest Time:

N/A

Total Time:

50 minutes

Servings:

4 (2 per person)

Calories Per Serving (estimate):

356-381 kcals

Enjoy a wholesome and flavourful Mexican feast with these vegetarian Enchiladas filled with a protein-rich blend of black beans, zucchini and spinach. Wrapped in soft corn tortillas, coated in a tangy, homemade sauce made with roasted tomatoes, onion and garlic, and blended with fresh cilantro and lemon juice for a refreshing taste and baked to golden perfection with melted mozzarella cheese. They are comforting yet nutritious. You can customise it by adding avocado, crispy tortilla chips or extra vegetables. Perfect for a light yet satisfying dinner, these enchiladas bring the authentic flavours of Mexico to your table healthily and deliciously.

Ingredients

For the salsa verde: 

  • Tomatoes – 6 nos. medium
  • White onion – 1 no. small 
  • Jalapeno – 1 no. 
  • Garlic cloves – 2 nos. 
  • Cilantro leaves – ½ cup (125g)
  • Lemon juice – 1 no.
  • Olive oil – 1 tsp 
  • Salt – To taste 
  • Pepper – To taste


For the filling:
 

  • Boiled black beans – 1 ½ cup (375g)
  • Zucchini (chopped) – 1 cup (250g)
  • Spinach – 1 cup (250g)
  • Greek yoghurt – ½ cup (125g)
  • Cumin powder – 1 tsp 
  • Paprika powder – ½ tsp
  • Salt – To taste 
  • Pepper – To taste 


Other ingredients: 

  • Corn tortillas – 8 nos. Small
  • Mozzarella cheese – ¾ cup (150g)
  • Avocado (optional) – ½ cup (125g)

Instructions

To make Salsa verde: 

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C. Add chopped tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, and garlic on a baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil and roast for 15 minutes.
  • Cool the tray and transfer it to a blender. Add cilantro, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and add seasoning if required. 


Prepare the filling:
 

  • In a bowl, combine black beans, sauteed zucchini, and spinach. Add Greek yoghurt, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper and mix well. 


Assemble the Enchiladas:

  • Heat the oven to 190°C. In a baking dish, spray some olive oil and spread ½ cup of salsa verde on the bottom of the dish. 
  • Toast the corn tortilla. Scoop 2-3 tbsp of the vegetable mixture and spread onto each tortilla. Roll it tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish. 
  • Pour the remaining salsa verde over the enchiladas and spread evenly. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on the top. 
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. 
  • Let the enchiladas cool for 5 minutes, and you can garnish them with avocado (option) or cilantro. 

Healthy Tips & Facts

  • You can replace black beans with tofu or paneer. 
  • You can also add crushed baked tortilla chips for texture and crunch. 
  • You can add more vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.  
  • For mild spice, you can add ½ jalapeno and remove the seeds. 

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