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Potato Green Chili Enchiladas

Comforting Potato Green Chili Enchiladas for Easy Weeknights

Potato Green Chili Enchiladas are a healthy comfort food that are quick and easy to make for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1.5-2 pounds Potatoes peeled or unpeeled
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or any cooking oil
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Black Beans drained
  • 1 cup Corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 2 cups Green Chili Enchilada Sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas can substitute with flour tortillas
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin or ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • to taste Salt sea or kosher salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish and Serving
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro optional
  • 1 medium Avocado sliced

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel and cube the potatoes, then boil them in salted water for 10-15 minutes until tender. Drain and mash until creamy.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté diced onions for about 5 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Stir in black beans, corn, and the mashed potatoes, add seasonings, mix well and heat through for 5 minutes.
  5. Spread a layer of green chili enchilada sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
  6. Fill each tortilla with the potato mixture, roll tightly and place seam-side down in the dish.
  7. Pour remaining green chili sauce over the enchiladas and cover loosely with foil.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, then remove foil for the last 5 minutes to crisp the top.
  9. Allow to cool slightly, garnish with cilantro and avocado before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These enchiladas can be prepared a day in advance for convenience. Adjust spice level with jalapeños if desired.

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