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Cheesy Zucchini Enchiladas

Cheesy meatless enchiladas filled with zucchini and cheese, topped with my homemade enchilada sauce –so delicious whether you are vegetarian or not.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 337 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp canned chipotle in adobo sauce (chopped, optional for more heat)
  • 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 1 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 medium scallions (chopped)
  • 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder (to taste)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 medium zucchinis (grated)
  • 1/2 cup fat free vegetable broth
  • kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
  • kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups grated reduced fat mexican blend cheese (Sargento)
  • 4 8-inch flour tortillas
  • chopped scallions (optional)
  • chopped cilantro (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, spray oil and sauté garlic.
  2. Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  3. Add chipotle chili, chili powder, cumin, broth, tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  4. In a medium nonstick skillet, sauté garlic and scallions in olive oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes; add zucchini and cilantro, salt and pepper to taste and cook until all the liquid evaporates from the zucchini, about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Set aside until ready to use.
  6. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup cheese; mix well.
  7. Divide zucchini between in each tortilla, roll and place seam side down in baking dish.
  8. Top with enchilada sauce (you might not use all) and remaining cheese and bake until hot and the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.
  9. Serve with chopped cilantro, scallions, and reduced fat sour cream if you wish. Enjoy!!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1large enchilada Calories 337kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6.5g (33%) Cholesterol 22.5mg (8%) Sodium 863.5mg (36%) Fiber 4.5g (18%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 337

% Daily Value*

Serving 1large enchilada
Calories 337kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 6.5g 33%
Cholesterol 22.5mg 8%
Sodium 863.5mg 36%
Fiber 4.5g 18%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.