Easy Zucchini & Cheese Enchiladas

A rustic baking dish filled with golden enchiladas stuffed with zucchini and cheese, smothered in tomato sauce and melted cheese, served with one plated enchilada on the side, garnished with cilantro on a wooden table.

Easy Zucchini & Cheese Enchiladas

These delicious Vegetarian Enchiladas are a comforting and hearty meal. Filled with a creamy mix of cheese and zucchini and smothered in a rich sauce, they make for a satisfying dinner.
Portions:8
Cooking Time:55 minuten
Cost$12 – $18
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Equipment

  • 13x9x2-inch baking dish
  • medium-sized bowl

Ingrediënten

  • 2 medium zucchini grated
  • 1 c. ricotta or cottage cheese
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 c. mushrooms optional
  • 2 c. cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 26-oz. jar pasta or spaghetti sauce
  • 8 flour tortillas

Instructies

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the grated zucchini, ricotta or cottage cheese, chopped onion, minced garlic, and optional mushrooms.
  • Stir in 1 cup of the grated cheddar cheese.
  • Pour half of the pasta sauce into the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  • Spoon the zucchini mixture into each of the flour tortillas.
  • Roll each tortilla tightly and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
  • If there is any remaining zucchini mixture, sprinkle it on top of the rolled tortillas.
  • Pour the remaining pasta sauce over the top of the tortillas, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the filling is heated through.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Summary
These easy zucchini and cheese enchiladas are a comforting vegetarian meal. Filled with a creamy mix of cheese and vegetables and smothered in savory pasta sauce, they make for a delicious family dinner.

Wine Advice
A light-bodied red wine like a Pinot Noir or a crisp white like a Sauvignon Blanc would be a good choice to pair with the rich, tomato-based sauce.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 400 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 18 g | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 8 g | Salt: 1.2 g
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Recipe Category Casserole / Cheese / Main Dish / Vegetables
Country American
Season: Summer
Diets Vegetarian
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