Vegetarian Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 flour tortillas; 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for the dish; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 1/4 cups vegetable, chicken or beef stock; 1/3 cup tomato paste; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 red onion, chopped; 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack

Servings: persons

8 flour tortillas
2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for the dish
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 1/4 cups vegetable, chicken or beef stock
1/3 cup tomato paste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack

1
To make the sauce, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2
Cook the onion about 8 minutes, until golden.
3
Stir in the garlic, then the chili powder and cumin.
4
Add the stock and tomato paste and simmer for 5 minutes.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
7
To prepare the filling, heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
8
Cook the onion and red pepper for 5 minutes, until tender.
9
Lightly oil a 2 qt (2 liter) baking dish.
10
Spread each tortilla with a spoonful of sauce.
11
Top with equal amounts of the filling and about 3 tbsp cheese.
12
Roll up each tortilla and place in the dish.
13
Spread the remaining sauce over the tortillas, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
14
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese has melted.
15
Variation
16
Chicken Enchiladas: In step 3, add some shredded, seasoned chicken onto the sauce.

1062

kcal

Calories

Fat

176

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 flour tortillas, 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for the dish, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Enchiladas falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Vegetarian Enchiladas

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