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Spinach and Cheese Enchiladas
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Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
mins
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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