Bountiful Garden Zucchini Enchiladas

Vegetarian
Health score
15%
Bountiful Garden Zucchini Enchiladas
50 min.
4
539kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Bountiful Garden Zucchini Enchiladas! This vegetarian dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any time you crave a hearty meal, these enchiladas are packed with vibrant flavors and textures that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.

Imagine tender zucchini sautéed to perfection, mingling with aromatic garlic and onions, all enveloped in warm flour tortillas. Each bite is a delightful combination of creamy cheese sauce and zesty green chiles, creating a comforting yet exciting dish that is sure to impress family and friends alike. With a preparation time of just 50 minutes, you can whip up this delicious main course without spending all day in the kitchen.

Not only are these enchiladas a treat for your palate, but they also offer a balanced meal with a caloric count of 539 kcal per serving. The dish is rich in healthy fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, making it a well-rounded option for any meal of the day. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to indulge in a plateful of goodness that showcases the bounty of your garden!

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoons butter 
  • teaspoon chili powder 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 8-inch flour tortillas ()
  • cloves garlic minced
  • 0.3 cup chiles diced green canned
  • cup milk 
  • 0.5 cup monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  •  onion chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups tomatoes chopped
  • cups zucchini diced

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion and garlic in the oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini, 1/4 cup diced chiles, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Remove zucchini mixture from skillet and reserve.
  4. Melt butter in the skillet over medium low heat. Stir in flour, salt, remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in milk; whisk until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of diced chiles and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
  6. Stir 1/2 cup of cheese sauce into the zucchini mixture. Spoon 1/3 cup squash mixture down the center of each tortilla; roll up.
  7. Place filled tortillas in prepared baking dish, pour remaining cheese sauce over. Cover and bake in preheated oven until hot, about 25 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and the chopped tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories539kcal
Protein12.1%
Fat40.01%
Carbs47.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
91.5
Glycemic Load
20.68
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
23.307826125103%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.38mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
6.55mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:538.68kcal
26.93%
Fat:24.14g
37.13%
Saturated Fat:11.02g
68.87%
Carbohydrates:65.02g
21.67%
Net Carbohydrates:58.91g
21.42%
Sugar:11.82g
13.13%
Cholesterol:34.94mg
11.65%
Sodium:1103.44mg
47.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.42g
32.85%
Vitamin B1:0.66mg
43.97%
Manganese:0.84mg
41.96%
Phosphorus:401.75mg
40.17%
Selenium:27.96µg
39.95%
Calcium:366.25mg
36.63%
Folate:146.31µg
36.58%
Vitamin C:29.78mg
36.1%
Vitamin B2:0.56mg
33.08%
Vitamin B3:5.72mg
28.58%
Iron:4.79mg
26.59%
Fiber:6.11g
24.43%
Vitamin A:1194.03IU
23.88%
Potassium:677.91mg
19.37%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
18.97%
Vitamin K:19.67µg
18.73%
Magnesium:61.75mg
15.44%
Zinc:1.73mg
11.56%
Copper:0.22mg
11%
Vitamin E:1.35mg
8.98%
Vitamin B12:0.46µg
7.64%
Vitamin B5:0.74mg
7.43%
Vitamin D:0.76µg
5.04%
Source:Allrecipes