Butternut Squash Enchiladas
These delicious enchiladas taste better and are better for you than fast-food Mexican.
![Butternut Squash Enchiladas](/img/27ac51f9-3e27-4f16-96e9-43a1b7da8176/Butternut_Squash_Enchiladas-1.jpg?fm=png&crop=3000%2C2000%2C0%2C0&w=960)
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 |
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
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and vegetables.
- 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.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix squash, beans, onion, cilantro, garlic powder, and cumin in a bowl.
- Mix 3/4 cup of the cheese into the squash mixture.
- Heat 2-3 tortillas at a time in the microwave for 30 seconds before filling them. This will prevent tearing while rolling.
- 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.
- Cover the tortillas with the salsa or enchilada sauce. Put the rest of the cheese (1/4 cup) on the salsa.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- 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
Ingredients
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What goes in Butternut Squash Enchiladas?
![Black Beans](/img/623acaf0-e0f4-4e7e-9288-5aa968b802d3/black-beans.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
![Butternut Squash](/img/d54444cd-8e96-4944-a240-d61445c449dd/Butternut_Squash.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
![Low-fat Yogurt](/img/cd2106e5-f438-45ec-956c-55d70816e616/Yogurt.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
![Chopped Onions](/img/883e2ad8-30ce-487b-acee-5f80a60310ba/Chopped_Onions.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
![Whole Wheat Tortillas](/img/1dfda52b-aa3f-4d64-930e-02d9338270c1/Whole_Wheat_Tortillas.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)