Mild Vegetarian Enchilada With Carrot Sauce

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Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy, sweet carrot sauce wraps around savory spiced vegetables for a comforting vegetarian meal.
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Mild Vegetarian Enchilada With Carrot Sauce

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 383.4

Description

These mild vegetarian enchiladas offer a bright twist on the classic Mexican dish by swapping traditional red sauce for a velvety, sweet carrot puree. The filling is a hearty mix of sautéed zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, mushrooms, and bell peppers, seasoned with warm cumin, coriander, and a hint of chile powder. This combination creates a wonderful balance of textures—crunchy vegetables inside soft wheat tortillas, all bound together by the rich, aromatic sauce. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner that feels both healthy and indulgent.

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of vegetable oil.
  3. Add the chopped bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, and mushrooms to the skillet.
  4. Sauté the vegetables for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender-crisp.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, black pepper, chile powder, basil flakes, and salt.
  6. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat to cool slightly.
  7. Warm the wheat tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
  8. Place a tortilla on a clean surface and divide the vegetable filling evenly among them.
  9. Roll each tortilla up tightly and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
  10. Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 383.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.7g18%
Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2159.4mg90%
Total Carbohydrate 55.3g19%
Dietary Fiber 6.3g26%
Sugars 6.5g
Protein 10.7g22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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