Cheese Enchiladas (Vegetarian-Meatless)

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 13
Cheese Enchiladas Recipe for Vegetarians and Meatless lovers
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 -10 small corn tortillas
1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded ( or other cheese of your choice )
1 cup monterey jack cheese , shredded ( or other cheese of your choice )
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 garlic clove , crushed
1 can tomato sauce
1/2 small green bell pepper , diced very fine ( can even use food processor to grate )
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin ( or more if you really like cumin ! )
1/4 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper , to taste
1/2 cup additional cheddar cheese ( or cheese of your choice ) or 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese , shredded ( or cheese of your choice )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
412
Sugar
6g
Fat
30g
Cheese Enchiladas are a popular Mexican dish that traditionally includes meat, but this recipe is perfect for vegetarians and meatless lovers. The enchiladas are filled with a mixture of cheese and spices, tightly rolled, and smothered in a tomato sauce with a hint of spice. This recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for a cozy weeknight meal. The combination of two different types of cheese makes these enchiladas ooey-gooey and incredibly delicious.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.Combine the shredded cheese, sour cream, onion powder, and garlic in a bowl.
3.Mix well and divide this mixture equally between the tortillas, spreading it evenly down the center of each tortilla.
4.Roll the tortillas and place them seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
5.Combine the tomato sauce, diced green bell pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a bowl and pour over the enchiladas.
6.Sprinkle the additional cheese over the top.
7.Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.

PROS

Cheese Enchiladas are a vegetarian and meatless recipe, making them a great option for those following a plant-based diet.

This recipe is simple to make and has a delicious combination of cheese and spices.

CONS

This recipe is high in calories and fat due to the cheese and sour cream.

However, this dish can be adjusted to fit a healthier diet by using less cheese and sour cream, or substituting ingredients with healthier options such as vegan cheese and greek yogurt.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe includes cheese, which is a good source of calcium and protein.
Adding cumin to this recipe also has been linked to improving digestion and reducing inflammation.

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