BUTTERNUT SQUASH ENCHILADAS WITH TOMATILLO SAUCE

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This is a great alternative to the traditional meat or cheese enchiladas. It originally came from a restaurant called Villa Creek in No Cal. You can use tomatillo sauce off the shelf, but I don't think it's as good then. This can be frozen after assembly for use later and is worth the time required to make it.

Provided by Zetty66

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h55m

Yield 2-3 enchiladas, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb tomatillo
2 1/2 cups chicken stock or 2 1/2 cups broth
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 medium butternut squash (2 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup fresh corn, uncooked (frozen okay)
3 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
1 dozen corn tortilla

Steps:

  • TO PREPARE THE SAUCE:.
  • Peel the outer skins off tomatillos and blanch in boiling water for 4-5 minutes.
  • Place tomatillos in a food processor along with chicken stock, cilantro, green onion, jalapeno and puree (you may need to divide this to fit in your processor).
  • Transfer to saute pan and simmer over med-low heat.
  • Stir in sugar and pepper.
  • In a small saucepan melt the butter and whisk in the flour to make a roux.
  • Add roux to sauce for desired thickness, salt to taste.
  • Set aside.
  • TO PREPARE THE SQUASH FILLING:.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut squash in half lengthwise to clean out seeds.
  • Place in small baking dish cut side up in one half inch of water and cook until soft (40-50 min).
  • Let cool and spoon out meat (can be done a day ahead).
  • Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic, onions and saute 2-3 minute until translucent.
  • Mix in squash and corn and set aside.
  • TO ASSEMBLE ENCHILADAS:.
  • Quickly dip the tortillas in some of the enchilada sauce to soften them.
  • Place a spoon or two of the squash mixture on a tortilla along with some cheese and roll up.
  • Repeat, placing enchiladas side by side until baking dish is full.
  • Top enchiladas with sauce and a little cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

MD Beniam
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These enchiladas were just okay. I wouldn't make them again.


Hothomahamuud Jerry
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These enchiladas were a great way to use up some leftover butternut squash. I'll definitely be making them again.


Devin June Pacheco
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I'm going to make these enchiladas again next week for my friends. I know they'll love them!


Liam Spiller
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These enchiladas were a bit too spicy for my kids, but my husband and I loved them.


Habib khan Ahmadzai
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I added some black beans and corn to my enchiladas for extra protein and flavor.


Ahad Maqsood
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I didn't have any tomatillos, so I used salsa verde instead. The enchiladas were still delicious.


Broken Girl
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The tomatillo sauce was a bit too tart for my taste, but the enchiladas were still good.


Ranasunny Ranasunny
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These enchiladas were easy to make and turned out great. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a new vegetarian dish.


ChristineSylva Hamieh
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed these enchiladas. The sauce was flavorful and the squash was cooked perfectly.


Brodie Smith
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I made these enchiladas for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Adnan Majeed
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The tomatillo sauce was amazing! I could drink it straight from the blender. The enchiladas were also very good, but the sauce was the star of the show.


Modeste Boys
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These enchiladas were a hit with my family! The butternut squash and tomatillo sauce were a delicious combination, and the enchiladas were cheesy and satisfying. I will definitely be making these again.


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