Here's a recipe for a vegetable-filled, cheesy, stacked enchilada. Using vegan cheese, summer squash, and bell peppers, these Stacked Squash and Bell Pepper Enchiladas are a snap to make. Serve with baked sweet potatoes and a big salad. Photos by Hannah Kaminsky.
Recipe
Stacked Squash and Bell Pepper Enchiladas
Here’s a vegetable-filled variation of the traditional stacked cheese enchilada. Using vegan cheese, summer squashes, and bell peppers, these are a snap to make.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow summer squash halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 1 medium zucchini cut to match summer squash
- 1 medium yellow or orange bell pepper cut into short, narrow strips
- 1 medium red bell pepper cut to match green pepper
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro minced
- 12 corn tortillas
- Enchilada Sauce
- 1 ½ cups grated vegan cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oil with 2 tablespoons water in a large skillet. Add the squashes and bell peppers and cook, covered, until just tender, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat the oven to 400º F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment. Arrange 6 tortillas on it in and layer them as follows: A small amount of the sauce, a layer of the vegetables, a sprinkling of cheese, another tortilla, more sauce and another sprinkling of cheese.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the enchiladas are hot. Transfer the enchiladas to plates and serve at once.
Nutrition (Estimate per Serving)
Calories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 308mgPotassium: 355mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 837IUVitamin C: 73mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 1mg
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