Spicy Spinach Mushroom Enchiladas

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 2
Spicy Spinach Mushroom Enchiladas for a delicious Mexican dinner
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Loading...

Ingredients

2 portabella mushroom caps , diced
2 large white mushrooms , diced
4 cups fresh spinach , chopped
1 medium onion , diced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt , to taste
crushed red pepper flakes , to taste
2 cups red enchilada sauce
3 cups reduced-fat cheddar cheese
12 corn tortillas

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
580
Sugar
5g
Fat
32g
Spicy Spinach Mushroom Enchiladas are a delicious and healthy vegetarian option for Mexican night. This flavorful dish combines fresh vegetables like spinach and mushrooms with spices like cumin and garlic powder to pack in the flavor. The spice level can be adjusted to your taste by increasing or decreasing the amount of red pepper flakes used in the recipe. These enchiladas are a great option for vegans and can be made dairy-free by using a non-dairy cheese alternative. Serve with your favorite toppings like avocado, cilantro, or sour cream for a delicious, crowd-pleasing meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.In a large pan, sauté onions until translucent.
3.Add in the diced mushrooms and cook until softened.
4.Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until the spinach wilts.
5.Add in the cumin, garlic powder, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
6.Pour half of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
7.In a separate pan, warm the tortillas until pliable.
8.Spoon a generous amount of the mushroom mixture into each tortilla and roll up.
9.Place each enchilada seam-side down into the baking dish.
10.Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas.
11.Sprinkle cheese over the top of the enchiladas.
12.Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
13.Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

These enchiladas are a great vegetarian option for Mexican night.
They’re packed with flavor and can easily be made vegan if the cheese is replaced with a non-dairy alternative.

CONS

This dish can be quite spicy, so adjust the spices to your taste.
Additionally, while the ingredients are healthy, the cheese and enchilada sauce can make this a higher calorie and higher fat meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is packed with healthy vegetables like spinach and mushrooms. The cumin and garlic powder provide flavor while also offering several health benefits like aiding digestion and boosting the immune system. Additionally, red pepper flakes have been shown to help increase metabolism and potentially aid in weight loss.

Print

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.