Enchiladas de Queso

Enchiladas de Queso are deliciously cheesy corn tortillas rolled and baked with a flavorful tomato sauce, making for a comforting and satisfying vegetarian meal. This dish is not only rich in flavor but also offers a delightful combination of textures.

Ingredients

• Corn tortillas - 4
• Oaxaca cheese - 150 grams, shredded
• Queso fresco - 50 grams, crumbled
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Tomato sauce - 240 ml
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
3. Add the minced garlic and cumin, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the tomato sauce and stir well. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then let simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Warm the corn tortillas in another skillet or microwave to make them pliable.
6. Spread a small amount of the tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
7. Take a tortilla, fill it with a mix of Oaxaca cheese and a bit of cilantro, then roll it up and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
8. Once all the tortillas are in the dish, pour the remaining tomato sauce over the top and sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Remove from the oven, garnish with additional cilantro, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in calcium from cheese, supporting bone health.
• Contains fiber from corn tortillas, promoting digestive health.

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