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Creamy Vegetable Enchiladas

September 29, 2015 by Keri 14 Comments

Fresh sweet corn is roasted and tossed with sautéed onions, bell peppers, and fresh spinach in this tasty vegetarian filling. Roll it up with cheese in corn tortillas and cover everything in a simple creamy sauce. These creamy vegetable enchiladas are sure to please!

EnchiladasI’ve been on a Mexican food kick the past few weeks. It all started with my 5-Ingredient Shredded Chipotle Chicken. With that, I made enchiladas and tostadas, plus a bunch of burrito bowls in-between. 

Last week, I received the final share of sweet corn for the season in my CSA. All good things must come to an end, right? Luckily, I’m getting tons of fall goodies now. ?

So, with the last of the corn, I decided to make a vegetable enchilada filling. I rarely go for vegetarian enchiladas because they almost always include black beans. I’ve come to the conclusion that I really don’t like beans. I’ll eat them, but they aren’t my favorite thing out there. 

Exception: Garbanzo Beans. I love those. 

Corn and Spinach FillingWhen I first came up with this recipe, I didn’t plan on sharing it. I figured since I recently shared an enchilada recipe, that I didn’t need to do another so soon. Well, as I was making these I knew I had to share! 

This filling is so simple – roasted corn, onions, bell peppers, and fresh spinach. Who knew such a simple filling could taste so darn good?! 

Creamy Sweet Corn and Spinach EnchiladasLet’s talk about the creamy aspect of these enchiladas. The sauce is so easy, yet so delicious! All you have to do is heat up crushed tomatoes with cream cheese and a few pinches of dried oregano. That’s all there is to it!

Corn and Spinach EnchiladasWe didn’t miss the meat one bit in these enchiladas, but you can always toss in some shredded chicken if you prefer. 

If you can’t get fresh sweet corn anymore, you can use frozen corn. Simply let it thaw and then roast it until it starts to brown. 

Oh, and if you have leftover filling, I highly recommend making a burrito bowl with it! Start with my Mexican rice as a base, layer on the corn and spinach mixture, top with cheese and heat until melted. Then, top with fresh guacamole, sour cream, and salsa. ?

Enchilada Bite


Creamy Vegetable Enchiladas
2015-09-29 06:09:32
Serves 6
Fresh sweet corn is roasted and tossed with sautéed onions, bell peppers, and fresh spinach in this tasty vegetarian filling. Roll it up with cheese in corn tortillas and cover everything in a simple creamy sauce. These creamy vegetable enchiladas are sure to please!
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
1 hr
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
1 hr
Ingredients
  1. 4 Ears Fresh Sweet Corn, removed from the cob
  2. 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil, divided
  3. 1 Teaspoon Cumin
  4. 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
  5. ¼ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, optional
  6. Salt & Pepper, to taste
  7. 1 Onion, chopped
  8. 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
  9. 1 Garlic Clove, finely minced
  10. 5 oz. Fresh Spinach, roughly chopped
  11. 3 Cups Crushed Tomatoes
  12. 4 oz. Reduced Fat Cream Cheese
  13. 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
  14. 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, grated
  15. 2 Cups Monterey Jack Cheese, grated
  16. 12 Corn Tortillas
  17. Fresh Guacamole, Sour Cream, and Salsa, for serving
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 475º.
  2. On a baking sheet, toss the corn with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and season with the spices, salt, and pepper. Roast the corn for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook the vegetable for 6-8 minutes or until soft and lightly caramelized. Season the mixture with salt and pepper and stir in the spinach until it wilts.
  4. Remove the vegetables from the heat and stir in the roasted corn. Allow the filling to cool slightly.
  5. While the filling is cooling, combine the tomatoes, cream cheese, and oregano in a small pot. Turn the heat to medium-low and cook until the cream cheese melts. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Add a ladle full of the sauce to the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish and set aside.
  6. In a bowl, combine the cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses.
  7. On a work surface, lay out a couple of tortillas and top each with a heaping spoonful of the filling. Sprinkle with cheese and roll each tortilla up, placing each cut side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remainder of the filling and tortillas. (You may have leftover filling!)
  8. Pour the sauce evenly over the enchiladas. Cover the top with the remainder of the cheese.
  9. Bake the enchiladas at 350º for 30-35, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Lovely comments

  1. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    September 29, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    I just made enchiladas for the FIRST time last week! Um, I am obsessed. Easiest and most delicious dinner ever! I couldn’t stop thinking about them, so I made them again on Sunday, haha! Now I have to try your creamy vegetable version : )

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    • identiconKeri says

      October 1, 2015 at 5:41 am

      What?! The first time?! And yes, so easy to become obsessed with enchiladas! Thanks Natalie!

      Reply
  2. Maya @ Treats and Eats says

    September 29, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    I love this Keri! I can never get enough enchiladas or Mexican food in my life- yum!
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    • identiconKeri says

      October 1, 2015 at 5:41 am

      Thanks Maya!

      Reply
  3. Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says

    September 29, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    Oh my gosh I am so glad you decided to post these, Keri!! They look absolutely fantastic. I love enchiladas of all kinds…I can’t ever get enough! Pinned :).
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    • identiconKeri says

      October 1, 2015 at 5:42 am

      Thanks Annie!

      Reply
  4. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    September 30, 2015 at 7:06 am

    Oh wow! Love these creamy vegetable enchiladas. And that fresh sweet corn, onions, bell peppers, spinach sounds awesome. YUMMY!
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    • identiconKeri says

      October 1, 2015 at 5:42 am

      Thanks Anu!

      Reply
  5. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    October 1, 2015 at 7:26 am

    I’ve never had veggie enchiladas before! These look amazing, Keri! I love the flavorful filling!
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  6. [email protected] says

    October 1, 2015 at 7:46 am

    These look delicious!! I am going to try to make them. Thanks for the recipe!!
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  7. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    October 1, 2015 at 1:56 pm

    I love how great of a vegetable harvest dish this is! I have so many extra soybeans right now so I’m going to add some of them in too!

    Reply
  8. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    October 1, 2015 at 7:39 pm

    You’ve totally been on a Mexican kick lately! I LOVE it! These veggie enchiladas look as delicious as your other Mexican genius creations!
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  9. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    October 1, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    There can never be too many enchiladas, they are seriously my husband’s favorite and he requests it almost twice a week 🙂 I love this creamy vegetable version, it looks so comforting and delicious!
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  10. Kelley @ Chef Savvy says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    Ohh enchiladas are one of my favorite meals! Love that you loaded them up with vegetables!

    Reply

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I'm Keri: the passionate foodie behind the blog. I created Fashionable Foods to share fresh, homemade food with a creative twist. I live in Delaware with my husband Kyle, our son Nolan, and cat Basil. Favorite things include beach days, wine, and popcorn.
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