Pumpkin Enchiladas
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4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 enchiladas
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Calories
321 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Pumpkin Enchiladas
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Pumpkin enchiladas put a great fall spin on the traditional Mexican dish, made with a simple red pumpkin sauce & filled with your choice of soyrizo, chorizo, cheese or veggies!
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ red onion diced
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- 12 oz pork chorizo or soyrizo
- ½ lb tomatoes chopped
- 15 oz pumpkin puree
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 jalapeños de-seeded and sliced
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 4 oz can diced green chilies
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Optional Toppings
- cilantro
- sour cream
- avocado
- Sliced Jalapenos
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once warm, add the onions and bell peppers.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes then add the chorizo, or soyrizo, and cook for an additional 4-6 minutes, then set aside.
- Prepare the sauce by adding the chopped tomato, pumpkin puree, garlic, jalapeños, tomato sauce, green chilies, cumin, chili powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, cocoa powder and nutmeg to a blender or food processor and puree.
- Now get everything lined up on your countertop, the sauce, chorizo, tortillas and cheese.
- Cover the bottom of a 9 inch x 13 inch baking dish with a thin layer of sauce.
- Lay one tortilla in the sauce, then ladle 2 large spoonfuls from the blender of sauce onto the top of the tortilla.
- Spoon a small amount of the chorizo mixture into the middle and top with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese.
- Roll the tortilla up, then repeat the above 5 more times.
- Take any remaining sauce and pour it over the top.
- Top the enchiladas with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with the optional toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
321kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
713mg
(30%)
Potassium
498mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
12134mg
(243%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
340mg
(34%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6enchiladas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 713mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 498mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 12134mg | 243% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 340mg | 34% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
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