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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.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 207 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
For The Green Enchilada Sauce
- 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.
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For the Enchiladas
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Layer the bottom of a 9x13 pan with about 1/2 c. of the green enchilada sauce.
- 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.
- 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
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
% 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.