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Plate of Spinach Enchiladas with avocados, cilantro, sour cream and tomatoes.
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5 from 9 votes

Spinach Enchiladas

Spinach Enchiladas are loaded with spinach and cheese, and topped with a green enchilada sauce. They are my favorite entrée at a local Mexican restaurant.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican/Spanish
Keyword: Enchiladas
Servings: 8
Calories: 207kcal
Author: Emily Walker

Ingredients

Green Enchilada Sauce

Instructions

For The Green Enchilada Sauce

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender, blend for a minute or two until everything is very well blended. Pour sauce into a medium saucepan and bring just to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, until sauce thickens.
    Green sauce simmering in pot for Spinach Enchiladas.

For the Enchiladas

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Layer the bottom of a 9x13 pan with about 1/2 c. of the green enchilada sauce.
    Baking dish with green enchilada sauce layered on the bottom.
  • Roll each tortilla with 1/2 cup fresh spinach and 1/3 cup shredded cheese then place each one, fold side down, into the pan. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle with more shredded cheese, to taste.
    Cutting board with tortilla topped with spinach and cheese. Baking dish with rolled spinach enchiladas above.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until cheese is bubbling and enchiladas are heated through. Serve topped with sour cream, sliced avocados, and diced tomatoes.
    Baked Spinach Enchiladas in a baking dish.

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Notes

  • If you find your enchiladas are too soft, try frying the tortillas in a little olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat before stuffing and baking.
  • For extra protein, you can add shredded chicken to the filling.
  • Make ahead of time and freeze, covered tightly in a freezer-safe container for up to two months.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3764IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 3mg