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a casserole dish of cheesy lentil enchiladas topped with chopped cilantro

Lentil Enchiladas Recipe

Author: By The Forkful
384kcal
5 from 3 votes
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Cook 40 minutes
Total 40 minutes
These vegetarian lentil enchiladas are the perfect weeknight dinner - packed with nutrients and flavor, and ideal for meal prep and freezing!
Servings 6 -8 enchiladas
Course Main Meals
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 cups cooked brown or black lentils
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 1 yellow pepper diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 50 g sweet corn
  • 3 tablespoon sliced jalapenos diced
  • 2.5 cups enchilada sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • 6-8 regular flour tortilla wraps
  • 100 g mozzarella and cheddar cheese mix shredded
  • 100 g sour cream

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat, and then add the diced onion and peppers. Saute for 6-7 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables have begun to soften, and then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  2. Add your seasonings, followed by the cooked lentils, diced jalapenos, and sweetcorn. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until warmed through.
  3. Pour 1 cup of enchilada sauce and 50g sour cream into the pan, stirring both into the lentil mixture. Taste the mixture and adjust any seasonings according to your preferences.
  4. Preheat your oven to 180C | 356F.
  5. Arrange your tortilla wraps on a flat surface with your baking dish next to you. Line the baking dish with 2 tablespoon of enchilada sauce.
  6. Spoon some of your lentil mixture into the middle of the tortilla wrap (aiming for an even amount across the six-eight wraps, depending on how much you’re using), then fold in the top and bottom of the wrap before rolling it up. Place the wrap with the seam side down in your baking dish, and repeat for the remaining tortillas.
  7. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the wraps, followed by the cheese.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden. 
  9. Serve with the remaining sour cream on top and a scattering of fresh chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving1gCalories384kcalCarbohydrates52gProtein15gFat13gSaturated Fat5gPolyunsaturated Fat7gCholesterol21mgSodium841mgFiber7gSugar4g

Notes

  • Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer: Freeze unbaked enchiladas for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat: Warm in the oven until piping hot, or microwave individual portions. Be aware that the tortillas may stick to the pan upon reheating - just check them every so often to prevent this.

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