Enchiladas de Calabacita
Enchiladas de Calabacita is a vibrant and flavorful vegan dish that showcases the delicate taste of zucchini, complemented by a smoky BBQ sauce and wrapped in soft corn tortillas. This dish is perfect for those looking for a hearty yet healthy meal bursting with traditional Mexican flavors.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Mexican
320 kcal
Ingredients
- Zucchini - 200 grams, diced
- Red bell pepper - 100 grams, diced
- Onion - 50 grams, finely chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
- Vegan BBQ sauce - 120 ml
- Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Salt - to taste
- Pepper - to taste
- Avocado - 1 small, sliced for garnish
Steps
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Add the diced zucchini and red bell pepper to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in half of the vegan BBQ sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Remove from heat.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- On each tortilla, spoon some of the vegetable mixture and roll them up tightly. Place the enchiladas seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Once all enchiladas are rolled, pour the remaining BBQ sauce over them, covering evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and avocado slices before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 6 g
- Carbs: 49 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Total Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
- High in fiber, promoting digestive health.
Tags
MexicanVeganBBQ