Vegetarian Enchiladas with Red Sauce and Sour Cream

This recipe focuses on simplicity, freshness, and balance.
It offers steady energy while remaining light but satisfying.
Vegetables and tortillas create a hearty, comforting base.
Red sauce adds warmth and rich flavor without heaviness.
Cheese and sour cream provide a smooth, balanced finish.
Ideal for maintaining a steady plant-forward lifestyle.

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Vegetarian Enchiladas with Red Sauce and Sour Cream

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Vegetarian enchiladas with red sauce, cheese, and sour cream. A simple plant-forward meal with rich flavor and comforting texture.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 486

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 8 tortillas
• 1 zucchini diced
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• 1 cup black beans
• 1 cup enchilada red sauce
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. Add zucchini and red bell pepper.
4. Cook until softened.
5. Stir in black beans and cumin.
6. Spoon filling into tortillas and roll tightly.
7. Place enchiladas seam-side down in a baking dish.
8. Pour red sauce over the top.
9. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes and serve with sour cream and parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 1154mgPotassium: 496mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1975IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 287mgIron: 4mg

Notes

• Warm tortillas slightly before rolling
• Use homemade enchilada sauce for deeper flavor
• Add jalapeños for extra spice if desired

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