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Spinach and Cheese Enchiladas

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired, Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 4.5 oz can chopped green chiles
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 28 oz can green enchilada sauce
  • 8 burrito-size flour tortillas
  • 4 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese, divided
  • optional cilantro, green onions, olives, avocado for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions for 4 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes more.
  • Add spinach to skillet and cook until wilted. Stir in lime juice, cilantro, green chiles, chili powder, cayenne, and cumin.
  • Remove from heat and mix in cream cheese, sour cream, 2 cups of shredded cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread 1/3 of enchilada sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Fill tortillas with about 1/3 cup spinach mixture each. Roll and place seam-side down in dish.
  • Top with remaining sauce and sprinkle with 2 cups of cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.
  • Serve hot with desired toppings.

Notes

Make ahead and refrigerate unbaked enchiladas for up to 1 day.
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