Enchiladas de Espinacas
Enchiladas de Espinacas is a vibrant vegan dish that combines fresh spinach and plant-based seafood in a rich, flavorful sauce, all wrapped in soft corn tortillas. This dish is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a delightful choice for anyone looking to enjoy a plant-based Mexican meal.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Mexican
320 kcal
Ingredients
- Corn tortillas - 4
- Fresh spinach - 200 grams
- Vegan seafood (like mushroom-based shrimp) - 150 grams
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 small, diced
- Tomato sauce - 200 ml
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
- Fresh cilantro - for garnish
- Lime - for serving
Steps
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Add the vegan seafood to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a separate bowl, mix the tomato sauce with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Take a corn tortilla, fill it with the spinach and vegan seafood mixture, and roll it up tightly. Place the rolled enchilada seam side down in a baking dish.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling, placing them side by side in the dish.
- Pour the tomato sauce evenly over the enchiladas.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 10 g
- Carbs: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Total Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in vitamins and minerals from spinach and vegetables.
- Low in cholesterol and high in dietary fiber, promoting heart health.
Tags
MexicanVeganSeafood Dish