My veggie enchiladas | Jamie Oliver recipes (2024)

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My veggie enchiladas

Sweet potato, black beans & chilli sauce-rippled yoghurt

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Sweet potato, black beans & chilli sauce-rippled yoghurt

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“Who doesn’t love enchiladas? This is my expression of that iconic dish. Full of beautiful veg, colour and flavour, these are a total joy to make and eat. Plus, it’s on the table in under 1 hour and each portion contains 3 of your 5-a-day. ”

Serves 4

Cooks In50 minutes

DifficultyNot too tricky

Vegetables

Nutrition per serving
  • Calories 474 24%

  • Fat 14g 20%

  • Saturates 6g 30%

  • Sugars 13g 14%

  • Salt 1.8g 30%

  • Protein 18.8g 38%

  • Carbs 66.8g 26%

  • Fibre 12.8g -

Of an adult's reference intake

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Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato (350g)
  • 1 bunch of spring onions
  • 1 red pepper
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 100 g frozen sweetcorn
  • olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 x 400g tin of black beans
  • 4 large tortilla wraps
  • 1 x 400g tin of chopped tomatoes
  • 60 g mature Cheddar cheese
  • red wine vinegar
  • 100 ml natural yoghurt
  • chilli sauce , to serve

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Method

  1. Scrub and prick the sweet potato all over with a fork and cook in the microwave on full power (800W) for 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
  2. Meanwhile, trim the spring onions, slice off the green tops and set aside for later. Deseed and quarter the pepper, peel and finely slice 2 cloves of garlic.
  3. Put 1 whole spring onion and 1 piece of pepper aside for later, then blister and char the rest in a large dry non-stick frying pan on a medium-high heat, adding the frozen sweetcorn after 2 minutes. Add the garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the smoked paprika, tossing regularly. Once the garlic is golden, remove the contents of the pan to a board and quickly wipe out the pan.
  4. Drain the black beans (saving a splash of juice for later), then tip them into the dry hot pan and leave them to pop and go crispy, it should take about 5 minutes.
  5. Roughly chop the sweet potato and add to the charred veg, chopping and mixing as you go. Drizzle over 1 tablespoon of oil and mix in most of the popped beans (saving a small handful for later), then season to perfection with sea salt and black pepper.
  6. Divide the filling between the tortillas, then roll up into thin cigars, placing into an oiled snug-fitting baking dish (roughly 30cm x 20cm), with the scruffy ends tucked underneath.
  7. Preheat the grill to high. Peel and finely grate the remaining garlic clove into a bowl, tip in the tomatoes, add a small pinch of salt and pepper and use a fork to mix it up, squashing the tomatoes to create a simple sauce. Pour it over the tortillas, along with a splash of the reserved bean juice. Finely grate over the cheese and grill for 5 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
  8. Meanwhile, finely slice the reserved green spring onion, finely slice the pepper and place in a bowl. Season with a small pinch of salt and pepper, add 1 teaspoon of red wine vinegar and toss together with the reserved crispy beans. Ripple a good few shakes of chilli sauce through the yoghurt.
  9. Serve the enchiladas with the salsa and a dollop of yoghurt – delicious!

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My veggie enchiladas | Jamie Oliver recipes (2024)

FAQs

Do you cook enchiladas covered or uncovered? ›

Roll up tortillas; place seam sides down and widthwise in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Spread with salsa; sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until hot.

How do you make enchiladas without breaking them? ›

Before frying your tortillas, spread about a cup of sauce lengthwise down the center of your baking sheet. After frying the tortillas, dip each side in your sauce to coat the whole surface. This method will ensure even distribution—and less sauce means your tortillas are less likely to fall apart.

How do you make cheese enchiladas not soggy? ›

To prevent your tortillas from tearing or becoming soggy, quickly fry each corn tortilla in any oil you like for about 10 seconds on each side, until it starts to get crispy but is still pliable. This will add a barrier that will keep the tortilla from absorbing too much sauce, and also adds a little extra flavor.

How many calories in a veggie enchilada? ›

Veggie Enchilada With Cheese (1 enchilada) contains 16g total carbs, 13.3g net carbs, 13.9g fat, 10g protein, and 223 calories.

How long to put enchiladas in the oven at 350 degrees? ›

Pour the enchilada sauce over the rolled enchiladas and top with any remaining meat or cheese. Bake in the preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes.

Do you put foil over enchiladas in the oven? ›

Place, seam-sides down, in foil-lined pan. Top with salsa and remaining cheese. Cover with foil, non-stick dull side facing the food. Bake for 15 minutes; remove foil.

Are enchiladas better with corn or flour tortillas? ›

Corn tortillas go well with Mexican dishes like tacos, enchiladas, and tamales. They are also perfect for use in tostadas, sopes, and quesadillas. Flour tortillas are often used in burritos, fajitas, and chimichangas. They are also great for making quesadillas, sweet dishes like dessert tacos, and breakfast burritos.

How to keep enchiladas from getting hard on the bottom? ›

Some recipes suggest spreading a little sauce (½ cup for a 3-quart baking dish) on the bottom of the pan before adding enchiladas. This keeps the tortillas from sticking to the pan or getting tough on the bottom.

What can I use instead of enchilada sauce? ›

Tomato sauce is a good way to replace enchilada sauce if you're looking for a milder alternative. It's easy to take a pre-made tomato sauce and spice it and add other ingredients to get closer to a real enchilada sauce.

Should you let enchiladas rest? ›

Top with 10 ounces of cheese (or however much cheese you desire) and two cups green sauce. I usually use two cups sauce for eight enchiladas. Bake until the sauce is bubbling and cheese is beginning to brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes and eat them right up.

How many calories are in 3 green enchiladas? ›

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Nutrition Facts
For a Serving Size of 3 enchiladas w/ sauce (170g)
How many calories are in Cheese Enchiladas with Green Chile Sauce? Amount of calories in Cheese Enchiladas with Green Chile Sauce: Calories 370Calories from Fat 225 (60.8%)
% Daily Value *
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How many calories in a Mexican veggie burrito? ›

Riviera Mexican Grill Veggie Burrito (1 serving) contains 102g total carbs, 88g net carbs, 19g fat, 18g protein, and 630 calories.

How many calories are in 2 cheese enchiladas? ›

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Nutrition Facts
For a Serving Size of 2 enchiladas (133g)
How many calories are in Enchiladas 2 Cheese? Amount of calories in Enchiladas 2 Cheese: Calories 350Calories from Fat 225 (64.3%)
% Daily Value *
How much fat is in Enchiladas 2 Cheese? Amount of fat in Enchiladas 2 Cheese: Total Fat 25g-
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How do you make enchiladas crispy and not soggy? ›

Bake the enchiladas before adding sauce

Another thing you can try is baking your enchiladas after filling them until the tortillas are just be-ginning to get brown and starting to crisp. Then, add your cheese and sauce on top and bake them again until the cheese is melted.

Why do you cover enchiladas with foil? ›

Foil Covering: Most enchiladas are covered with foil while baking. This helps to trap steam and heat, ensuring that the enchiladas cook evenly and stay moist. The foil is typically removed towards the end of the baking time to allow the cheese on top to melt and develop a golden brown crust [1].

How long to heat enchiladas in the oven? ›

Wrap tortillas tightly around filling, placing seam side down in baking dish. Top enchiladas with enchilada sauce and remaining cheese. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Should you cover cheese enchiladas when baking? ›

Spoon enchilada sauce over the tops of the tortillas ensuring they are completely covered - uncovered spots will come out tough and hard - then sprinkle reserved cheese on top. Cover baking dish with nonstick sprayed foil then bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and sauce is hot and bubbly.

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