Zucchini and cheese enchiladas are a delectable Mexican dish that combines the flavors of zucchini, cheese, and a zesty enchilada sauce. These enchiladas are a perfect meal for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike, offering a satisfying and flavorful experience. The zucchini adds a refreshing crunch and a touch of sweetness, while the cheese provides a creamy and gooey texture. The enchilada sauce brings it all together with its tangy and savory flavors. This article provides two variations of the recipe: one using a traditional red enchilada sauce and the other using a creamy poblano sauce. Both sauces are flavorful and pair perfectly with the zucchini and cheese filling. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these delicious zucchini and cheese enchiladas!
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ZUCCHINI ENCHILADAS
I love this enchilada recipe because it helps me serve a healthy but tasty meal to my family. When my garden is bursting with zucchini, I turn to this dinner to make the most of it. My family loves the freshness of this tasty classic. -Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute peppers and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, chili powder, sugar, marjoram, basil, cumin, salt, cayenne and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until slightly thickened. Discard bay leaf., Preheat oven to 350°. Place 1/3 cup zucchini down the center of each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons cheese and 2 teaspoons olives. Roll up and place seam side down in two 13x9-in. baking dishes coated with cooking spray. Pour sauce over the top; sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 846mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEEF CHEESE ENCHILADAS WITH ZUCCHINI RECIPE - (5/5)
Provided by Pattywak
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with nonstick spray. 2. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add ground beef; break apart with a spoon or spatula to crumble the meat. Saute the meat on medium heat until browned (about 5 minutes). Tilt the pan and spoon the fat out of the pan; discard. Remove cooked meat to a bowl. 3. Return pan to medium heat and add onion and zucchini. Saute until just softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the pan and add to the meat mixture; set aside. 4. Add 1/2 cup of sauce to the prepared pan. Spread it around so it coats the entire bottom of the pan. 5. Assemble the enchiladas: Place tortilla on a work surface. Spoon 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the meat mixture down the middle. Sprinkle 2 Tablespoons of cheese on top of the meat. Drizzle 1 Tablespoon of sauce on top. Wrap the tortilla around the filling tightly and place it seam-side-down in the pan. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling until you have finished filling 12 tortillas. Place the tortillas side-by-side in the pan- it's okay if they are all snuggled in there tightly. 6. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the stuffed enchiladas. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. 7. Remove pan from the oven and take off the foil. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top; return to the oven and let the cheese melt (about 5 minutes). 8. Serve immediately with desired condiments.
ZUCCHINI AND CHEESE
This is a quick and easy summer meal or side dish.
Provided by JUZELLA
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the zucchini and onion, and cook 5 minutes, or until onion is golden brown.
- In the prepared casserole dish, mix the zucchini, onion, tomatoes, and green pepper. Season with Italian seasoning, and top with cheese.
- Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 51.1 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 364.4 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
ZUCCHINI ENCHILADAS
An easy, delicious, low-carb dinner. Zucchini boats stuffed with cheesy, creamy chicken and peppers. All the flavor of enchiladas without the tortillas!
Provided by RIVERSOUL82
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Slice ends off zucchini and cut them lengthwise. Scoop out centers, leaving a 1/4-inch wall around each. Line up zucchini "boats" on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil over medium-low heat in a large saucepan. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cooked chicken, cream cheese, and taco seasoning until well combined and creamy.
- Spoon chicken mixture evenly into zucchini boats. Pour enchilada sauce over each, making sure to cover any exposed zucchini and barely cover the bottom of the baking sheet. Top each with Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is just starting to brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 100.2 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 693.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
ZUCCHINI AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS
A great recipe for using up that fresh zucchini. This recipe taste almost like lasagna. Very tasty and quite different to say the least. It's easy to put together and gets a lot of people wanting the recipe because they have many more zucchinis they just don't know what to with. You can also brown a pound of hamburger and add it...
Provided by Connie Deitz
Categories Other Sauces
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2. Mix together in a medium sized bowl the zucchini, ricotta or cottage cheese, garlic, mushrooms and only 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese. Add the seasonings, stir well.
- 3. Pour 1/2 of the jar of spaghetti sauce into a 13"x9" casserole dish. Set aside.
- 4. Spoon a big dollop of the zucchini mixture onto the center of a flour tortilla. Roll up, burrito style, the filled tortilla. Place, seam sides down on top of the spaghetti sauce in the dish. Repeat until you have made 8 filled tortillas.
- 5. Pour the rest of the spaghetti sauce all over the filled tortillas, then sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the top of that. Bake for 30 minutes or until how and bubbly and the cheese is melted. Serve.
ZUCCHINI-WRAPPED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Steps:
- Cut pepper lengthwise in half; remove stems and seeds. Place pepper on a foil-lined baking sheet, skin side up. Broil 4 in. from heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. Immediately place pepper in a small bowl; let stand, covered, 20 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°., Peel off and discard charred skin; finely chop pepper and place in a large bowl. Add chicken, 1 cup pepper jack cheese, cream cheese, green onion and pepper sauce. In a small bowl combine enchilada sauce and tomato paste, set aside. , Slice zucchini lengthwise into 32 1/8-in.-thick slices. Place zucchini slices in an ungreased 13x9 microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well on paper towels and set aside., Spread half of the sauce mixture into a 13x9 baking dish; set aside. Layer 4 slices of zucchini, slightly overlapping. Place 1/3 cup of chicken mixture off center on top. Roll up zucchini starting with the short side, and place into the prepared dish, seam side down. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Top with remaining sauce and cheese., Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 35-40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 calories, Fat 33g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 957mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 53g protein.
Tips:
- For a creamier filling, use a combination of cream cheese and sour cream.
- If you don't have a griddle, you can cook the enchiladas in a large skillet over medium heat.
- To prevent the enchiladas from sticking to the pan, grease it lightly with cooking spray or butter.
- Top the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or shredded lettuce.
- Serve the enchiladas immediately or store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Zucchini and cheese enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe, give zucchini and cheese enchiladas a try. You won't be disappointed!
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