Best 7 Cottage Cheese Enchiladas Vegetarian Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our exquisite collection of cottage cheese enchilada recipes, a delightful symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, our diverse selection of vegetarian enchiladas offers something for every palate and skill level. From the classic Cottage Cheese Enchiladas with their creamy, cheesy filling to the tantalizing Poblano and Black Bean Enchiladas brimming with smoky poblano peppers and hearty black beans, our recipes promise an explosion of flavors in every bite. And for those seeking a touch of Tex-Mex flair, our mouthwatering Enchiladas Suizas, smothered in a creamy tomatillo sauce, are sure to hit the spot. Each recipe is carefully crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that every enchilada you create is a masterpiece. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to indulge in a delightful enchilada fiesta that will leave your family and friends craving for more.

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SPINACH 'N' BROCCOLI ENCHILADAS



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I like to top this wonderful meatless meal with lettuce and serve it with extra picante sauce. It's quick, easy, filled with fresh flavor and definitely satisfying! -Lesley Tragesser, Charleston, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup picante sauce, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup 1% cottage cheese
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook and stir onion in oil until tender. Add spinach, broccoli, 1/3 cup picante sauce, garlic powder and cumin; heat through., Remove from heat; stir in cottage cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Spoon about 1/3 cup spinach mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon remaining picante sauce over top., Cover and bake 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGETARIAN ENCHILADAS



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These easy-to-make enchiladas are filled with beans, spinach and cheese. Serve them with rice on the side.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings (2 enchiladas each)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Large pinch cayenne pepper
One 15-ounce can tomato puree
Kosher salt
One 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
One 15-ounce can pinto beans, strained and rinsed
4 ounces shredded Cheddar (about 1 1/2 cups)
4 ounces shredded pepper Jack cheese (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup sour cream
3 scallions, sliced
Kosher salt
Twelve 6-inch corn or flour tortillas
Juice of 1/2 a lime

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the sauce: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chile powder, cumin and cayenne, and continue to cook, stirring, until the spices are toasted, about 1 minute. Add 2 cups water, the tomato puree and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and bring to a simmer. Continue cooking until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly (it should be looser and thinner than marinara sauce), 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • For the filling: Squeeze all the excess moisture out of the spinach. Put it into a large bowl with the pinto beans, and squeeze with your hands to combine and smash up the beans a little. Add half of both the Cheddar and the pepper Jack, half of both the sour cream and the scallions and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and stir to combine.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Lay the tortillas out on a work surface, and spread 1 side of each with about 1 teaspoon of tomato sauce. Put about 1/4 cup of the filling across the middle of each tortilla. Roll each up, then shingle them in 2 even rows in the baking dish. Pour the remaining sauce over the top of the rolled tortillas, and sprinkle with the remaining cheeses. Cover the baking dish loosely with foil, and bake until the cheeses are melted and the filling is hot, about 30 minutes. Uncover, and continue baking to heat completely through, about 10 minutes more.
  • For the topping: Whisk together the remaining sour cream, the lime juice and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Drizzle the mixture over the baked enchiladas, and sprinkle with the remaining scallions.

SPINACH ENCHILADAS



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If you like spinach and Mexican food, you'll love these easy vegetarian enchiladas made with ricotta cheese and spinach.

Provided by SADONIA2

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
½ cup sliced green onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach , thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 cup ricotta cheese
½ cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion; cook for a few minutes until fragrant, but not brown. Stir in spinach, and cook for about 5 more minutes. Remove from the heat, and mix in ricotta cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, warm tortillas one at a time until flexible, about 15 seconds. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the spinach mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Roll up, and place seam side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce over the top, and sprinkle with the remaining cup of Monterey Jack.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until sauce is bubbling and cheese is lightly browned at the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 20.5 g, Sodium 353.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

COTTAGE CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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Oh My!!! These enchiladas are too good to be true! I found this recipe on another recipe site and I just had to tell others about it! All of my guests love this dish. Just be careful, they're filling!

Provided by HeliWif

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, boiled and shredded or 2 ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups cottage cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
12 flour tortillas or 12 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or 2 cups monterey jack cheese
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • To make meat mixture: Heat oil in medium saucepan, add either cooked shredded chicken or ground beef.
  • (If using ground beef, cook until browned).
  • Add onion and sautè and add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions.
  • To make cheese mixture: Combine sour cream, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • To assemble enchiladas: Take a bit of the meat mixture, cheese mixture, and shredded cheese and roll.
  • Place the enchiladas in a 9x13 baking dish, with folded edge on bottom of pan.
  • Top tortillas with any remaining meat or cheese mixture or shredded cheese.
  • Pour the enchilada sauce over tortillas.
  • Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly.
  • (If using flour tortillas, the ends will become a little dark, but that is OK).
  • ENJOY!

COTTAGE CHEESE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Ever tried chicken enchiladas made with cottage cheese? Now's your chance! This takes some prep time, but it is well worth it. You can make it 1 day ahead, and serve the next day.

Provided by annabell

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - boiled and shredded
½ cup chopped onion
1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
½ cup sour cream
2 cups cottage cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • To Make Meat Mixture: Heat oil in medium skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, onion and green chile peppers and saute until browned, then add taco seasoning and prepare meat mixture according to package directions.
  • To Make Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl mix sour cream with cottage cheese and season with salt and pepper; stir until well blended.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To Assemble Enchiladas: Heat tortillas until soft. In each tortilla place a spoonful of meat mixture, a spoonful of cheese mixture and a bit of shredded cheese. Roll tortillas and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with any remaining meat and cheese mixture, enchilada sauce and remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 97.7 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 1685.1 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

REFRIED BEAN ENCHILADAS



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These yummy meatless bundles are so fast and easy to prepare. The recipe, which came from my sister-in-law, is a favorite for both our families. -Carolyn Sykora, Bloomer, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups vegetarian refried beans
1 cup 1% cottage cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
12 flour tortillas (6 inches)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the beans, cottage cheese and 1 cup cheddar cheese; set aside. For sauce, in a large nonstick skillet, whisk the oil, flour, chili powder, garlic powder and salt until smooth. Gradually stir in the water, vinegar and onion. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat., Dip both sides of each tortilla into sauce. Place about 1/2 cup bean mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGETARIAN BEAN AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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Enchiladas can be a bit of a project, but here, the process has been streamlined, making them a truly possible weeknight endeavor. Begin by sautéing peppers, onions and garlic until charred in spots, then blend half of the vegetables with canned tomatoes and chili powder for the sauce and combine the rest with black beans, shredded cheese and cumin for the filling. If you're short on time, you could use store-bought enchilada sauce (you'll need three cups), but quality varies, so taste it and add whatever you think is missing: chipotle in adobo or chili powder for smokiness, hot sauce for heat, dried oregano or fresh cilantro for complexity and salt for overall flavor.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weekday, burritos and nachos, casseroles, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper or poblano chile, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes, preferably crushed (see Tip)
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce or 1 chipotle chile in adobo, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup sour cream, plus more for serving (optional)
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed
5 ounces mild Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, grated (about 1 1/4 cups)
10 to 12 (6-inch) soft corn or flour tortillas
Fresh cilantro leaves and stems, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high. Add the onions, bell pepper and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and charred in spots, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the cumin and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Transfer half the vegetable mixture to a blender; add the tomatoes, chili powder and hot sauce. Blend until very smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (If your blender isn't particularly strong and the sauce looks more like a chunky purée, add 1/4 cup sour cream and blend again until smooth.)
  • Add the black beans and 1/2 cup cheese to the remaining vegetables in the skillet and stir to combine. Some canned beans are already salted, so taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Spread out the tortillas directly on the oven rack and heat until warmed and pliable, 1 to 2 minutes, then wrap in a kitchen towel to keep warm. Pour half the enchilada sauce (about 1 1/2 cups) into a medium casserole dish or a 9-by-13-inch baking pan and spread it to cover the bottom of the dish.
  • Line up the filling, tortillas and baking dish in a row. Place a little more than 1/4 cup of the bean mixture in the center of one tortilla. Roll up the tortilla and place in the casserole dish, seam-side down. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas, then sprinkle with the remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Bake until the cheese has melted, about 10 minutes. Top with sour cream and cilantro and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Prep the Ingredients: Before starting, ensure all ingredients are measured, chopped, and ready to use. This helps streamline the cooking process.
  • Seasoning is Key: Don't be afraid to adjust the seasonings to your taste. Add more chili powder, cumin, or cayenne pepper for a spicier dish.
  • Soften the Tortillas: To prevent cracking, warm the tortillas in the microwave or wrap them in a damp paper towel and heat them for a few seconds.
  • Proper Filling Distribution: When filling the tortillas, spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly to ensure each bite has a balanced flavor.
  • Baking Time and Temperature: Keep an eye on the enchiladas while baking. The ideal temperature is 375°F (190°C) for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Fresh Toppings: Before serving, top the enchiladas with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and salsa for an extra burst of flavor and color.

Conclusion:

Cottage cheese enchiladas offer a unique and delicious twist on the classic Mexican dish. With simple ingredients and a straightforward cooking process, this vegetarian recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. The combination of cottage cheese, spices, and enchilada sauce creates a flavorful and creamy filling, while the soft tortillas and melted cheese add a satisfying texture. Whether you're a vegetarian or simply looking for a healthier enchilada option, this recipe is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a delightful culinary experience!

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