Paradise Cafe Spinach Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Paradise Cafe Spinach Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh spinach, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ⅔ cup onion, finely diced; ⅔ cup fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; salt and pepper; hot sauce, such as Tabasco, a dash (or to taste); 3 tablespoons margarine (I would probably use butter); 3 tablespoons flour; 2 cups milk; 16 ounces sour cream; 1 (4 ounce) canchopped green chilies; 1 (2 ounce) jardiced pimientos, rinsed; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco (or to taste); 1 cup grated swiss cheese; 12 six-inch blue corn tortillas; 1 ¼ cups additional grated swiss cheese; chopped tomato; chopped black olives; salsa

Servings: persons

1 lb fresh spinach, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
⅔ cup onion, finely diced
⅔ cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper
hot sauce, such as Tabasco, a dash (or to taste)
3 tablespoons margarine (I would probably use butter)
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
16 ounces sour cream
1 (4 ounce) canchopped green chilies
1 (2 ounce) jardiced pimientos, rinsed
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco (or to taste)
1 cup grated swiss cheese
12 six-inch blue corn tortillas
1 ¼ cups additional grated swiss cheese
chopped tomato
chopped black olives
salsa

1
Preheart oven to 375 degrees.
2
Make filling: Saute onions in olive oil until translucent.
3
Add mushrooms, garlic and oregano.
4
Continue to cook until mushrooms are soft.
5
Add spinach and saute until wilted.
6
Add salt, pepper and Tabasco to taste.
7
Make cheese sauce: Melt margarine (or butter) in saucepan.
8
Whisk in flour and cook over medium-low heat for 2 -3 minutes.Whisk in milk a little at a time, and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until sauce is thickened (do not add other ingredients until sauce is thickened).
9
Add sour cream, chilies, pimientos, salt and Tabasco.
10
Heat through but do not boil or the sauce will break apart.
11
Add the 1 cup of Swiss cheese a little at a time, stirring constantly.Remove from heat as soon as the cheese has completely melted.
12
Heat heavy skillet or griddle until hot.
13
Quickly heat corn tortillas on skillet.
14
Spoon some of the spinach filling down the center of each tortilla.Add some some of the additional Swiss cheese and 1 to 2 tablespoons of cheese sauce.
15
Roll tortilla around filling and place, flap side down, in a shallow casserole.
16
Cover and warm in 375 degree oven until enchiladas are heated through and cheese is melted.
17
Just before serving, pour remaining cheese sauce over tortillas.
18
Garnish with chopped tomatoes and black olives, and serve with fresh salsa.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh spinach, chopped, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ⅔ cup onion, finely diced, ⅔ cup fresh mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, Paradise Cafe Spinach Enchiladas falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Paradise Cafe Spinach Enchiladas

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