Eggplant Enchiladas

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Cuisine: Mexican

Flavorful eggplant enchiladas featuring tender roasted eggplant, crunchy almonds, and melted cheese, perfect for vegetarians and those craving hearty, savory Mexican-inspired dishes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 cups cubed eggplant
  • 1 cup chopped green peppers
  • 1 cup chopped toasted almonds
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 package grated mild white cheese
  • vegetables (optional for filling or topping)
  • oil for frying tortillas

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Saute chopped onions and crushed garlic in olive oil in a large skillet.
  3. Add salt and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add cubed eggplant and cook, covered, for about 10 minutes or until the eggplant is soft.
  5. Add chopped green peppers, toasted almonds, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  6. Remove from heat and add grated cheese. Mix well.
  7. Use the mixture to prepare enchiladas, wrapping in tortillas and baking until heated through.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

889 kcal 44% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.5g 33% DV
Total Fat 77.1g 99% DV
Carbs 38.3g 14% DV
Fiber 6.3g 22% DV
Sugar 4.9g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10383.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 402.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 19.5mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 74.5mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 61.1mg 68% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 3% DV
Calcium 278mg 21% DV
Iron 2.9mg 16% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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