Spinach Enchiladas

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    207 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Spinach Enchiladas

Spinach Enchiladas are loaded with spinach and cheese, and topped with a green enchilada sauce. They are my favorite entrée at a local Mexican restaurant.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 flour tortillas (I like to use the uncooked tortillas from Costco. Or 10 corn tortillas, warmed.)
  • 1 bag fresh spinach don't use the frozen
  • 16 oz Monterrey Jack cheese shredded
  • sour cream
  • 2 avocados sliced (just before serving)
  • 2 tomatoes diced

Green Enchilada Sauce

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 5 medium tomatillos husked and rinsed
  • 7 ounces diced green chilis undrained
  • 3 tablespoons yellow onion
  • 1 green onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro
  • 1/2 poblano pepper
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper
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Instructions

For The Green Enchilada Sauce

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender, blend for a minute or two until everything is very well blended. Pour sauce into a medium saucepan and bring just to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, until sauce thickens.

For the Enchiladas

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Layer the bottom of a 9x13 pan with about 1/2 c. of the green enchilada sauce.
  2. Roll each tortilla with 1/2 cup fresh spinach and 1/3 cup shredded cheese then place each one, fold side down, into the pan. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle with more shredded cheese, to taste.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until cheese is bubbling and enchiladas are heated through. Serve topped with sour cream, sliced avocados, and diced tomatoes.

Notes

  • If you find your enchiladas are too soft, try frying the tortillas in a little olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat before stuffing and baking.
  • For extra protein, you can add shredded chicken to the filling.
  • Make ahead of time and freeze, covered tightly in a freezer-safe container for up to two months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 207kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 351mg (15%) Potassium 706mg (20%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 3764IU (75%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 207 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 207kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 351mg 15%
Potassium 706mg 15%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 3764IU 75%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 88mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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