Summer Veggie Enchiladas Cilantro Cream (Printable Version)
Fresh summer vegetables in tortillas with zesty sauce and tangy cilantro cream—light, colorful, and satisfying.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Vegetable Filling
01 - 1 tbsp olive oil
02 - 1 small zucchini, diced
03 - 1 yellow squash, diced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
05 - 1 ear corn, kernels removed (or ¾ cup frozen)
06 - 1 small red onion, chopped
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 tsp ground cumin
09 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
11 - 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
12 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese
→ Enchiladas
13 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas
14 - 1½ cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
15 - ½ cup shredded cheese (for topping)
→ Cilantro Cream
16 - ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
17 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - Juice of ½ lime
19 - Salt, to taste
20 - 1 tbsp water (to thin, if needed)
→ Garnish (optional)
21 - Fresh cilantro leaves
22 - Sliced avocado or lime wedges
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, squash, bell pepper, corn, onion, and garlic. Cook 6–8 minutes, stirring often, until vegetables are softened.
03 - Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, black beans, and 1 cup shredded cheese. Remove from heat.
04 - Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread ½ cup enchilada sauce on the bottom.
05 - Divide veggie mixture among tortillas. Roll up and place seam-side down in the dish.
06 - Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with ½ cup cheese.
07 - Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake another 10 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
08 - Meanwhile, blend or whisk together all cilantro cream ingredients until smooth. Thin with water if needed.
09 - Let enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with cilantro cream and garnish as desired.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in under an hour for a weeknight-friendly meal
- Uses seasonal summer vegetables at their peak flavor
- Customizable with whatever produce you have on hand
- Balance of hearty and fresh flavors in every bite
02 -
- Perfect for meal prep these enchiladas reheat beautifully throughout the week
- Each serving provides nearly a third of your daily fiber needs from the vegetables and beans
- The recipe works with any seasonal vegetables making it adaptable year-round