Popeye's Favorite Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Popeye's Favorite Enchiladas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cloves of garlic, chopped; 1 med. sized onion, minced; 8 med. sized mushrooms, minced; 4 tbsp. lite butter; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; Dash of chili pwdr; 2 1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese; 1/3 c. of white wine; 6 ounce. fresh spinach; 1/2 c. of minced walnuts; 4 ounce. minced imitation crab (optional); 8 flour tortillas; 3/4 c. of lite lowfat sour cream; 3/4 c. of plain yogurt; 1 tbsp. of lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 med. sized onion, minced
8 med. sized mushrooms, minced
4 tbsp. lite butter
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
Dash of chili pwdr
2 1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/3 c. of white wine
6 ounce. fresh spinach
1/2 c. of minced walnuts
4 ounce. minced imitation crab (optional)
8 flour tortillas
3/4 c. of lite lowfat sour cream
3/4 c. of plain yogurt
1 tbsp. of lemon juice

1
Saute/fry' 1 clove of chopped garlic, minced onion and spices in 2 Tbsp.
2
of lite butter for 2 to 3 min in a medium sized pot over medium heat.
3
Add in white wine and mushrooms.
4
Saute/fry' for another 5 to 7 min.
5
Adjust seasoning depending on your taste.
6
Add in salt if you like.
7
Meanwhile, de-stem 6 ounces of fresh spinach.
8
Chop it up, if desired.
9
Add in walnuts to pot along with spinach.
10
Saute/fry' spinach along with previous ingredients till it is wilted.
11
You may need to add in a little more wine or possibly water if it is too dry of a mix.
12
When wilted, take away from heat and add in lemon to spinach mix.
13
Begin sauce by sauteing 2 Tbsp.
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lite butter, rest of chopped garlic and crab for 2 min in a medium sized sauce pan.
15
Mix lowfat sour cream and yogurt together in a c.. Reduce heat and gradually stir in the lowfat sour cream yogurt mix to sauce pan.
16
Heat thoroughly but don't boil stirring often.
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Take away from heat.
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Dip both sides of tortilla in lowfat sour cream yogurt sauce.
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Place approximately 3 Tbsp.
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of spinach mix in center of tortilla along with 1 Tbsp.
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of Mozzarella cheese.
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Roll up and place seam side down in greased lasagna style pan.
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Continue making enchiladas till spinach mix is gone.
24
Pour remaining lowfat sour cream yogurt sauce over enchiladas.
25
Top with remaining cheese and bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 20 min or possibly till cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling.
26
Makes approximately 4 servings.

1629

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cloves of garlic, chopped, 1 med. sized onion, minced, 8 med. sized mushrooms, minced, 4 tbsp. lite butter, and more.

Yes, Popeye's Favorite Enchiladas Recipe falls under the Seafood 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!