Best Summer Squash Enchiladas Recipes

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SUMMER SQUASH ENCHILADAS



Summer Squash Enchiladas image

These vegetarian enchiladas are easy to make, delicious, and very filling. They are also very accommodating to modifications. I frequently use zucchini or add mushrooms and other vegetables.

Provided by Annabelle

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h3m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chopped yellow summer squash
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, divided
2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 ½ cups chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add summer squash; cook and stir until almost tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in half of the green chile peppers, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder, flour, salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook for 1 minute. Pour in milk and stir until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese; add remaining green chile peppers.
  • Stir 1/2 cup sauce into the squash mixture. Spoon 1/3 cup of the squash and sauce mixture into the center of each tortilla; roll up.
  • Arrange filled tortillas in the baking dish. Cover with remaining sauce. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 25 minutes. Top with remaining 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 28.9 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 736.9 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

SUMMER SQUASH ENCHILADAS



Summer Squash Enchiladas image

I especially like to serve these enchiladas when squash is readily available in our garden. Everyone who tries them likes the fresh saucy flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups chopped yellow squash
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups whole milk
10 flour tortillas (6 to 8 inches)
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
Sour cream

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add squash and saute until tender. Add chicken and chilies; heat through. , In a saucepan, melt butter. Add flour, chili powder, salt and pepper; stir to form a smooth paste. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Cook until sauce comes to a boil; cook an additional minute until thickened. Add 1/3 cup sauce to chicken mixture; mix well. Place 1/3 to 1/2 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with 1 tablespoon cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread remaining sauce on top. , Cover and bake at 400° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with tomatoes and remaining cheese. Return to the oven for 5 minutes. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 815mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

SUMMER SQUASH ENCHILADAS



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I love summer squash and this is a different way to prepare them. You may a combination of summer squash and zucchini if you like.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cooking oil
3 cups chopped summer squash or 3 cups zucchini
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers, drained
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup milk
1 1/4 cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • In a large skillet, cook onion and garlic in hot oil just until tender. Stir in squash; cook for 3 to 5 minutes more or just until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in half of the green chile peppers, 1 teaspoons of the chili powder and 1/4 teaspoons black pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Set aside.
  • For sauce; In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, 1/8 teaspoons black pepper, and remaining chili powder. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • Stir in milk. Cook and stir until bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese until melted. Stir in the remaining chile peppers. Stir 1/2 cup of the sauce into squash mixture.
  • Spoon 1/3 cup squash mixture down the center of each tortilla; roll up. Place tortillas in a lightly greased 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Top with remaining sauce. Cover and bake about 25 minutes or until heated through. Top with tomato and remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.9, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 55.2, Sodium 426.9, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 6.7, Protein 13.8

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