Spinach and broccoli enchiladas are a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This classic Mexican dish is made with fresh spinach, broccoli, cheese, and a variety of spices, all wrapped up in a soft tortilla and smothered in a flavorful sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, these enchiladas are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. With so many variations to choose from, you can easily customize your enchiladas to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy sauce, a creamy or tangy filling, or a combination of both, there's an enchilada recipe out there that's perfect for you.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SPINACH 'N' BROCCOLI ENCHILADAS
I like to top this wonderful meatless meal with lettuce and serve it with extra picante sauce. It's quick, easy, filled with fresh flavor and definitely satisfying! -Lesley Tragesser, Charleston, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook and stir onion in oil until tender. Add spinach, broccoli, 1/3 cup picante sauce, garlic powder and cumin; heat through., Remove from heat; stir in cottage cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Spoon about 1/3 cup spinach mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon remaining picante sauce over top., Cover and bake 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPINACH ENCHILADAS
If you like spinach and Mexican food, you'll love these easy vegetarian enchiladas made with ricotta cheese and spinach.
Provided by SADONIA2
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 40m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion; cook for a few minutes until fragrant, but not brown. Stir in spinach, and cook for about 5 more minutes. Remove from the heat, and mix in ricotta cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm tortillas one at a time until flexible, about 15 seconds. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the spinach mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Roll up, and place seam side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce over the top, and sprinkle with the remaining cup of Monterey Jack.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until sauce is bubbling and cheese is lightly browned at the edges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 20.5 g, Sodium 353.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
CREAMY SPINACH ENCHILADAS
Try a lighter touch for a Mexican favorite by filling tortillas with frozen spinach and cottage cheese, then baking with prepared sauce and cheese.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Melt margarine in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup onions; cook and stir 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach is thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cottage cheese, sour cream and 1 cup of the cheese.
- Spoon 1/4 cup filling down center of each tortilla; roll up. Place, seam side down, in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over tortillas; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake at 375°F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with sliced green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 4 g
SPINACH ENCHILADAS
We moved to Southern California many years ago from Minnesota. We especially like the Mexican food that's served here. These enchiladas have become a family favorite. -William Parman, Oxnard, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For the sauce, whisk the broth, tomato paste and chili powder in a saucepan. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine spinach, onions, sour cream and cottage cheese in a bowl; stir in 1 cup shredded cheese. Spoon 1/2 cup of the sauce into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Dip tortillas into the remaining sauce; spoon about 1/4 cup spinach mixture down the center of each tortilla. , Roll up and place, seam side down, in the baking dish. Top with the remaining sauce and cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
SPINACH AND BROCCOLI ENCHILADAS
This is from Healthy Cooking, June 2008. Just something a little bit different from your typical enchilada. I enjoy the recipe as is, though for DH we have added chopped leftover turkey. I imagine that baby shrimp would be yummy in here as well if you wish to add meat. The magazine says you should get 8 enchiladas from this, but for me the filling was enough to make 10.
Provided by smellyvegetarian
Categories Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray a large skillet and cook onion over medium heat until tender.
- Add the spinach, broccoli, 1/3 c picante sauce, garlic powder, and cumin. Heat through.
- Remove from heat. Stir in cottage cheese and 1/2 c cheddar cheese.
- Spoon 1/3 c mixture down center of a warmed tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a 13 x 9 dish coated with cooking spray.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Spoon remaining sauce over the top.
- Cover and bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
- Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese, then bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
CHICKEN-BROCCOLI ENCHILADAS
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, weekday, casseroles, main course
Time 1h
Yield 6 enchiladas, 2 per serving
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Remove tough stems from broccoli and break into florets. Steam broccoli until crisp but tender, and set aside.
- In a large nonstick pan, heat the oil; saute the onion for 3 or 4 minutes to soften. Add the garlic, jalapeno, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon and chicken. Stir and cook to mix well and heat through. Season with salt, if desired. Remove from heat and stir in broccoli; divide into six equal portions, and set aside.
- In blender or food processor combine tomatoes, cilantro and evaporated milk; blend well. Pour into pot and heat just to boiling. Remove from heat and dip each tortilla into the hot mixture to soften slightly.
- Fill each tortilla with one-sixth of the chicken mixture; roll up, and place seam side down in a baking dish large enough to hold all the enchiladas in a single layer. Repeat the process and pour the remaining tomato-milk mixture over enchiladas; sprinkle cheese over the top.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly, and serve with brown rice and a dollop of yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 328, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 271 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHEESY SPINACH ENCHILADAS
Vegetarian spinach enchiladas contain freekeh, a healthy roasted green wheat, and Mexican Veggie Ground Round along with plenty of picante sauce and cheese.
Provided by Yves Veggie Cuisine
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Yves Veggie Cuisine
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix together ground round, spinach, 3/4 cup (175 mL) of the cheese, freekeh and green onion.
- Spread 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the picante sauce in the bottom of a lightly greased 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking pan.
- Fill each tortilla with 3/4 cup (175 mL) of the filling mixture. Roll up snugly, tucking in ends a bit. Place seam side down in pan. Fill rest of tortillas and place in pan.
- Spread remaining picante sauce over the top of the tortillas. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup (250 mL) cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven with rack in the middle, for 18 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 33.5 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1337.2 mg, Sugar 5 g
BROCCOLI AND SPINACH ENCHILADAS
Make and share this Broccoli and Spinach Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Laureen in B.C.
Categories Spinach
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- heat butter in 10" frypan.
- Add onion and cook until tender about 3 minutes. stir in spinach.
- remove from heat and add 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, ricotta, broccoli,1/3 cup picante, cumin and garlic salt.
- Spoon 1/3 cup of the spinach mixture down the centre of each tortilla and roll up.
- Place seam side down in lightly greased shallow baking pan.
- Spoon remaining picante sauce over enchiladas.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 25 minutes or until heated through.
- Sprinkler with remaining cheese lettuce and chopped tomato.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.8, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 83.5, Sodium 981.6, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 5.2, Protein 25.1
Tips:
- Prep the Ingredients: Before you start cooking, wash and chop the spinach, broccoli, onion, and garlic. This will save you time and ensure that all the ingredients are evenly cooked.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh spinach and broccoli will give your enchiladas the best flavor. If you can't find fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry.
- Don't Overcook the Vegetables: The spinach and broccoli should be tender but still have a bit of a crunch. Overcooking will make them mushy.
- Use a Creamy Sauce: A creamy sauce will help to bind the ingredients together and make the enchiladas more flavorful. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
- Layer the Enchiladas Properly: Layer the enchiladas in a single layer in a baking dish. This will help to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Bake the Enchiladas Until Golden Brown: Bake the enchiladas for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Spinach and broccoli enchiladas are a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or for a special occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your spinach and broccoli enchiladas are perfect every time.
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