Zucchini “Enchiladas”
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These enchilada-inspired zucchini rolls are filled with a delicious mix of corn, black beans, and cheese, giving them a savory and satisfying flavor. Topped with more cheese and enchilada sauce, they're a tasty and unique dinner option.
Tasty Team
93% would make again
Total Time
55 minutes
55 min
Prep Time
30 minutes
30 min
Cook Time
25 minutes
25 min
Inspired by tasty.co
Total Time
55 minutes
55 min
Prep Time
30 minutes
30 min
Cook Time
25 minutes
25 min
Ingredients
for 5 servings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cups enchilada sauce (435 g), divided
- ½ lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 4 zucchinis
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (50 g)
- sour cream, for serving
- fresh cilantro, for serving
Nutrition Info
- Calories 182
- Fat 10g
- Carbs 16g
- Fiber 3g
- Sugar 7g
- Protein 8g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a pan over medium heat, add the oil and the onions and cook until the onions are translucent.
- Add the garlic and stir to combine.
- Add the black beans, corn, 1 cup (290 g) of enchilada sauce, lime juice, salt, cumin, and chili powder, and stir until combined. Cook until just simmering. Set aside.
- Cut off the end of each zucchini then using a vegetable peeler, peel each zucchini into wide strips.
- Place 4-5 zucchini strips on a plate and spoon a large spoonful of filling at the bottom of the strips.
- Fold the ends of the zucchini over the filling and continue to roll, tightly.
- Transfer the zucchini rolls to a baking dish.
- Spoon over the remaining enchilada sauce and top with cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Serve with sour cream and cilantro.
- Enjoy!
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