Butternut Squash Enchiladas Kid Approved!

Kid Approved | Main Dishes | No Added Sugars | High in Fiber | Vegetarian | WIC Friendly | Egg-Free | Nut-Free

These delicious enchiladas taste better and are better for you than fast-food Mexican.

Butternut Squash Enchiladas
8
Servings
55 minutes
Total Time
$1.38
Cost per serving *
Temperature: 375 degrees
Serving size:1 enchilada
Prep time:30 minutes
Cook time:25 minutes
Total time:55 minutes
Equipment:

Cutting board

Vegetable peeler or sharp knife

Can opener

Colander

Large frying pan

Utensils:

Knife

Spatula or wooden spoon

Measuring cups and spoons

* Cost and availability of recipe ingredients may vary across different regions of Ohio. Cost per serving information should be used as a general guide when considering recipe cost.

Ingredients

Non-stick spray

2 1/2 cups (fresh or frozen) butternut squash, cubed OR winter squash, cubed

1 cup reduced fat cheese, shredded

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped OR 3 tablespoons dried cilantro

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

2 cloves garlic, minced OR 2 teaspoons garlic powder

1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

1 cup salsa OR 1 10 ounce can (red or green) enchilada sauce

8 large whole wheat tortillas

1/2 cup plain Greek low-fat yogurt

Instructions

  1. Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and vegetables.
  2. Lightly spray baking dish with non-stick spray. Dry squash and pierce the skin several times. Place squash in a microwave-safe dish and microwave for 6-8 minutes. Let cool.
  3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  4. Mix squash, beans, onion, cilantro, garlic powder, and cumin in a bowl.
  5. Mix 3/4 cup of the cheese into the squash mixture.
  6. Heat 2-3 tortillas at a time in the microwave for 30 seconds before filling them. This will prevent tearing while rolling.
  7. Put 1/2 cup of filling in center of tortilla. Roll tortilla around the filling. Place seam side-down in baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas, lining them up in a row.
  8. Cover the tortillas with the salsa or enchilada sauce. Put the rest of the cheese (1/4 cup) on the salsa.
  9. Bake for 25 minutes.
  10. Serve each enchilada with 1 tablespoon of Greek yogurt.


Tips

  • Use a medium butternut squash (2-3 pounds) to make about 2 cups of diced squash


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Ingredients

What goes in Butternut Squash Enchiladas?

Black Beans
Black Beans
Butternut Squash
Butternut Squash
Low-fat Yogurt
Low-fat Yogurt
Chopped Onions
Chopped Onions
Whole Wheat Tortillas
Whole Wheat Tortillas

Nutritional Information
(Per Serving)

CALORIES
230
TOTAL FAT
5g
SODIUM
690mg
TOTAL CARBS
36g
PROTEIN
13g
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