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Cheesy Tomatillo Enchiladas
with Chayote Squash, Spinach & White Rice
40 MIN
2 Servings
From the Test Kitchen
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For these veggie enchiladas, you’ll make a hearty filling of chayote squash (a fibrous fruit popular in Latin cuisines), fresh spinach, and fluffy rice spiced with a zesty blend of paprika, ancho chile powder, cumin, and more. An irresistibly bright tomatillo-poblano sauce and melty monterey jack cheese bring it all together.
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Dietary Information
Vegetarian
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NutritionPER SERVING
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Calories620 Cals (est.)
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fresh
ingredients
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4 Flour Tortillas
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½ cup Long Grain White Rice
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3 oz Baby Spinach
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1 Chayote Squash
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2 cloves Garlic
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⅓ cup Tomatillo-Poblano Sauce
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¼ cup Sour Cream
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2 oz Monterey Jack Cheese
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1 Tbsp Mexican Spice Blend (Ancho Chile Powder, Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin & Dried Mexican Oregano)
time-saving
tips & techniques
step-by-step
instructions
1
Cook the rice
Place an oven rack in the center of the oven; preheat to 450°F. Carefully rinse the rice (sifting through for any impurities). Drain thoroughly. In a small pot, combine the rice, a big pinch of salt, and 1 cup of water. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 13 to 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork.
2
Prepare the ingredients
Meanwhile, wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the squash lengthwise. If present, remove the pit, then medium dice the squash. Peel and roughly chop 2 cloves of garlic. Grate the cheese on the large side of a box grater.
3
Cook the vegetables
In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the diced squash in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned; season with salt, pepper, and half the spice blend (you will have extra). Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned and slightly softened. Add the chopped garlic and spinach; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted. Transfer to a large bowl.
4
Make the filling
To the bowl of cooked vegetables, add the cooked rice and half the sour cream. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.
5
Assemble, bake & serve the enchiladas
Place the tortillas on a work surface. Spread about 2 cups of the filling into the bottom of a baking dish. Divide the remaining filling among the tortillas; tightly roll up each tortilla around the filling. Transfer to the baking dish, seam side down. Evenly top with the tomatillo sauce and grated cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and let stand at least 2 minutes before serving. Serve the baked enchiladas topped with the remaining sour cream. Enjoy!
1
Cook the rice
Place an oven rack in the center of the oven; preheat to 450°F. Carefully rinse the rice (sifting through for any impurities). Drain thoroughly. In a small pot, combine the rice, a big pinch of salt, and 1 cup of water. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 13 to 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork.
2
Prepare the ingredients
Meanwhile, wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the squash lengthwise. If present, remove the pit, then medium dice the squash. Peel and roughly chop 2 cloves of garlic. Grate the cheese on the large side of a box grater.
3
Cook the vegetables
In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the diced squash in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned; season with salt, pepper, and half the spice blend (you will have extra). Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned and slightly softened. Add the chopped garlic and spinach; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted. Transfer to a large bowl.
4
Make the filling
To the bowl of cooked vegetables, add the cooked rice and half the sour cream. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.
5
Assemble, bake & serve the enchiladas
Place the tortillas on a work surface. Spread about 2 cups of the filling into the bottom of a baking dish. Divide the remaining filling among the tortillas; tightly roll up each tortilla around the filling. Transfer to the baking dish, seam side down. Evenly top with the tomatillo sauce and grated cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and let stand at least 2 minutes before serving. Serve the baked enchiladas topped with the remaining sour cream. Enjoy!
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