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casserole of enchiladas topped with fixings.

Cheese and Onion Enchiladas with Rice

Author: Abbey McDermott
Flour tortillas are filled with a healthy dose of rice, cheese, and onions and topped with tangy salsa verde. Serve these enchiladas with black beans and chips and guacamole for a complete Mexican-inspired feast.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 747 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 8-inch flour tortillas
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil (or similar)
  • 2 cups diced yellow onions (approx. 2 medium onions)
  • 4.5 ounces (1 can) green chiles
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 1 cup salsa verde (divided)
  • 2½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese (or similar, divided)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.

Tortillas

  • Char the tortillas on a cast iron griddle over medium heat or over an open flame. Cook them just long enough to give the tortillas some color while keeping them pliable for rolling, about 30-45 seconds per side. Set aside. (Note 1)

Filling

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 8-10 minutes until soft and translucent.
  • Add green chiles, rice, and ½ cup salsa verde. Stir to combine. Stir in 1¾ cup cheese until melted.
  • Spoon ⅙ of the filling onto a tortilla, roll, and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • Pour the remaining salsa verde over the enchiladas. Top with remaining shredded cheese. (Note 2)
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with your favorite fixings and serve.

Notes

  1. If using corn tortillas, skip this step.  Instead, wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and heat them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.  Warming the tortillas will help to prevent them from cracking or breaking when rolling the enchiladas.
  2. For saucier enchiladas, top with an extra ½-3/4 cup of salsa verde.

Nutrition

Calories: 747kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1578mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1175IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 703mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending upon the exact amounts and specific ingredients used.

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