How to Make Vegetarian Spinach and Mushroom Enchiladas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Vegetarian Spinach and Mushroom Enchiladas are a delicious and satisfying twist on a classic Mexican dish. Packed full of flavor and nutrients, these enchiladas make for a perfect weeknight dinner option for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. With a creamy spinach and mushroom filling, and a smothering of homemade enchilada sauce, these enchiladas are sure to become a favorite in your household.

Enchiladas are a staple in Mexican cuisine, and are typically made with a filling of meat,...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
  • 8 ounces fresh spinach - washed, stemmed, and coarsely chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Mexican-style diced tomatoes with lime and cilantro (such as Rotel®), half drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese
  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 20 corn tortillas
  • 1 pound shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat a skillet over high heat. Add butter, mushrooms, and onion and cook until onions are translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Add spinach and toss until wilted, about 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add diced tomatoes, neufchatel cheese, 8 ounces sour cream, and cumin. Stir until thoroughly mixed, about 1 minute, and remove from heat.
  • Place tortillas between 2 paper towels and heat in a microwave oven until warm, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Scoop about 2 tablespoons spinach mixture, 1 tablespoon cream mixture, and 1 to 2 tablespoons shredded Monterey Jack cheese into a tortilla. Roll up and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Spread any remaining cream mixture on top of enchiladas. Sprinkle any remaining Monterey Jack cheese on top. Cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.
  • Garnish individual servings with remaining sour cream and salsa.
  • Nutrition

    501 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 688mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 491mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 617mg