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Butternut Squash Enchiladas


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  • Author: Chef Gourmet
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious enchiladas filled with roasted butternut squash, cheese, and mole sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups roasted butternut squash (about 1 medium squash)
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup mole sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Peel, cube, and roast the butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper for about 25 minutes until tender.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. In a bowl, combine roasted squash, sautéed onions, half the cheese, and half the mole sauce. Mix well.
  5. Fill each tortilla with the mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  6. Pour remaining mole sauce over the enchiladas and top with remaining cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.

Notes

  • This recipe can be made with store-bought or homemade mole sauce for added flavor.
  • Feel free to adjust the spices and seasoning according to your taste.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg