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    Home » Mexican Recipes » Enchilada Recipes » Spinach Enchiladas with Mushrooms

    Spinach Enchiladas with Mushrooms

    Date: November 9, 2022 by Christian Guzman • This post may contain affiliate links. See Privacy Policy below.

    These Spinach Enchiladas contain a delicious mix of spinach, mushrooms and onions in melty white cheese and flavored with salsa verde for a one-of-a-kind meatless meal.

    • Are these Enchiladas Vegetarian?
    • How to Soften Corn Tortillas
    • Recipe
    24Bite: Spinach Enchiladas with Mushrooms Recipe by Christian Guzman
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    Ingredients

    For these vegetable enchiladas, I didn’t use many ingredients. If I had made my own Verde Enchilada Sauce, there would be a lot more ingredients and it would be more involved. Fresh tomatillos have been hard-to-find this year so jarred sauce, it is.

    24Bite: Ingredients for Spinach and Mushroom Enchiladas

    For this recipe, I’m using only:

    • Corn tortillas
    • White cheese
    • Spinach
    • Mushrooms
    • Onion
    • Salsa Verde
    • Seasonings

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    Cheese for Vegetable Enchiladas

    Vegetable enchiladas will, of course, include cheese and what cheese you use is up to you. I’ve used one pound Monterey Jack cheese.

    To maintain authenticity, use a white cheese but, really, if you want to use a yellow cheese, the enchilada police aren’t going to show up at your doorstep to take you away.

    shredded Oaxaca cheese from Mexico
    Traditional Mexican cheese from Oaxaca, Mexico.

    For the soft melting cheese, I’ve used what I can find here. But, if you can find Mexican Chihuahua cheese, also known as Queso Menonita, definitely go for that.

    Menonita is the name for the cheese because it was originally made by the Mennonite communites in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico. In Chihuahua, it’s called Menonita. Most everywhere else, including the United States, it’s called Chihuahua Cheese.

    Mozzarella cheese will work as a substitute. Really, any of your favorite melty cheese will work.

    Is this Vegetarian?

    The exact recipe may or may not be vegetarian, depending solely on the cheese of choice.

    You need to watch the ingredients in the cheese. Some cheeses use rennet and you need to confirm the type of rennet used. If it’s animal rennet, then it’s not vegetarian. Vegetatio has a nice list of vegetarian cheeses which will give you plenty of choices.

    plate of birria tacos with link to recipe

    Soften Corn Tortillas

    There are so many different ways to soften corn tortillas. You can soften them in a skillet or comal, like I’ve done here.

    I was able to heat the tortillas in a ceramic skillet without using any oil at all. As long as you keep it swirling around, it doesn’t stick.

    frying corn tortilla in ceramic skillet

    If you don’t want to pan fry the tortillas, you have options. You can soften them in the oven or in the microwave. You can use a bit of olive oil or olive oil spray.

    It’s important that you don’t heat them too long, though. I’ve got nothing against tostadas, but you won’t be able to roll them up if you cook them too long.

    I’ve discussed How to Soften Corn Tortillas without Breaking in more detail. Check it out for more alternatives.

    vegetable enchiladas in a baking pan, fresh out of the oven

    Using Flour Tortillas

    I’ve used corn tortillas for more authenticity. Mexican enchiladas are always made with corn tortillas, preferably yellow corn since it’s stronger. But, if you prefer blanca flour tortillas, that’s okay too. Be sure to heat them up a little, though.

    Flour tortillas come in various sizes so be sure to get the ones marked “Taco” instead of the ones marked “Fajita” or “Burrito”. These are certainly tasty alternatives, but you have to watch to make sure your tortillas will fit inside your baking pan.

    corn tortilla with spinach filling and cheese, ready to roll up

    Enchilada Assembly

    There are two common sizes of corn tortillas, 8″ and 9″. Depending on the size, you may be able to fit only 8 enchiladas in your pan. You may need two pans. Or, if you have extra ingredients, you can add them to pasta for tomorrow’s meal.

    Once you have all the tortillas rolled, pour half the verde salsa down the center most part of the pan. I know that I’ve seen many photos of enchiladas that are completely covered. You can’t see the shapes of the tortillas, just the cheese.

    I don’t do this because I really like the edges exposed. They crisp up in the oven and it’s a beautiful thing.

    bite of spinach mushroom enchilada on a fork, ready to eat
    Serve with avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, extra verde sauce, crema and lime.

    More Mexican Food

    If you’ve followed my website for long, you will already know how much I love Mexican food. Pizza and Mexican food. Yum! Here are some other recipes to try.

    • Homemade Chorizo and Ground Beef Tamales
    • Easy Chicken Tacos with Mole Sauce
    • Chicken Tinga Tacos Dorados Fried Tacos
    • Creamy Salsa Chicken Enchiladas

    If you’re looking for another meatless enchilada alternative, try these Cheese Enchiladas with Roasted Poblano Peppers.

    Be sure to browse all our Mexican food recipes for more ideas.

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    4.93 from 14 votes
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 12 enchiladas
    Calories: 241kcal
    Author: Christian Guzman
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    These Spinach Enchiladas contain a delicious mix of spinach, mushrooms and onions in melty white cheese and flavored with salsa verde for a one-of-a-kind meatless meal.

    For more information, be sure to check the recipe details in the attached 24Bite® post.

    Equipment

    • 9×13" oven-safe baking pans

    Ingredients

    Veggie Enchilada Filling

    • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 large Onion, chopped
    • 1 pint Baby Bella Mushrooms, chopped
    • 6 ounces Baby Spinach, chopped

    Preparing Tortillas

    • 12 Corn Tortillas

    Assembly

    • 1 pound Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
    • 2 cups Herdez Salsa Verde, or other green sauce

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 450℉.
    • In a skillet, on the stove top, on medium heat, place 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add chopped onion and mushrooms. Cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
    • Add chopped spinach to same skillet and cook until wilted, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
    • In another skillet, begin frying the tortillas. This will add some color to the tortillas and make them easier to roll without much cracking. (See above for alternate methods.) Place the tortillas, one at a time, heating about 30 seconds on each side. You want to heat them, but you don't want tostadas. Remove to a plate and cover with a towel until you complete all of them.
    • Place about ½ – ¾ cup salsa verde in baking pan and distribute evenly. Place a tortilla flat in the baking pan, place about two tablespoons of spinach mixture and two tablespoons of shredded Monterey Jack down the center. Roll up the tortilla and place seam side down in the baking pan. When the rolled tortillas make it so you no longer have room in the pan to put the tortilla directly on the pan, just set it on top of the already rolled tortillas in order to roll them.
    • Pour ½ – 1 cup salsa verde down the centermost part of the enchiladas, leaving a little bit of the open edges unsauced. This allows them to crisp up a bit in the oven.
    • Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese also down the center, still leaving some of the edges open a little. Place in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes. Your goal is simply to heat through and melt the cheese. 5-10 minutes more will give you bits of golden brown on the top. Everything is already cooked, though, and you're not really cooking anything. Serve immediately.



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    Notes

    If you have more authentic Mexican cheeses available, try using Oaxaca or Enchilado for the semi-soft and Chihuahua for the soft melting cheese.
    For ease, you can use the jarred salsa verde or your favorite canned green enchilada sauce. If you have tomatillos and green chiles available fresh, you can make your own Green Chile Enchilada Sauce.
    Serve with avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, extra verde sauce, crema and lime.
    Nutrition Facts
    Spinach Enchiladas with Mushrooms
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 241 Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15g23%
    Saturated Fat 8g50%
    Sodium 607mg26%
    Carbohydrates 16g5%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 12g24%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Keyword Gluten Free Enchiladas, Spinach Mushroom Enchiladas, Vegetable Enchiladas, Veggie Enchiladas
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    1. Andrea Metlika says

      October 11, 2020 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      This is my favorite veggie combo and I love that you made them into an enchilada. They look marvelous!

      Reply
    2. Heidy says

      October 11, 2020 at 12:11 pm

      5 stars
      Spinach and Mushrooms are two of my all-time favorites. Loved this enchilada recipe and the husband asked me to make it again! Bookmarking.

      Reply
    3. Cathleen says

      October 11, 2020 at 12:11 pm

      5 stars
      I love how easy this recipe is to put together. Thank you so much for the recipe, I loved it!

      Reply
    4. Sue says

      October 11, 2020 at 1:06 pm

      5 stars
      Enchiladas are always a hit at this house, I love that these are vegetarian. YUM!

      Reply
    5. Dannii says

      October 11, 2020 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      What a great combination for enchiladas. I love anything that I can add some spinach to.

      Reply
    6. Gwynn says

      November 10, 2022 at 10:20 am

      5 stars
      Such a delicious and cheesy recipe! My family loved it!

      Reply
    7. maggie says

      November 10, 2022 at 12:24 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious recipe! My brother prefers meatless meals, and I made this for him the other day. We loved it!

      Reply
    8. Jamie says

      November 10, 2022 at 9:43 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! This enchilada looks so delicious with a twist. It’s cheesy and the texture makes this so enticing and tempting! I totally loved it!

      Reply
    9. Amy Liu Dong says

      November 12, 2022 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      I love how easy and delicious this recipe is.
      I will def make this for everyone this weekend. Yum!

      Reply
    10. Ann says

      November 13, 2022 at 3:02 pm

      5 stars
      These enchiladas were delicious! A nice option for when you want to make a meatless meal. Will definitely make these again!

      Reply
    11. Kari says

      November 14, 2022 at 1:42 am

      5 stars
      This was such an am amazing combination of flavours that I had to come back and tell you how much this recipe was a delight!

      Reply

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