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How to Make Easy Spinach Ricotta Enchiladas

Try a healthy new twist on enchiladas by sneaking in an extra serving of veggies with this easy spinach ricotta enchilada recipe. Ready to eat in 30 minutes, this diabetes-friendly dish is sure to be a new family favorite!

15 min prep time

15 min cook time

6servings

2 enchiladas

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil, onion, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion softened, 4–5 minutes.
Transfer cooked onions to a large bowl. Add spinach, ricotta, and cottage cheese. Stir to combine.
Wrap the tortillas in a wet paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds.
Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Divide spinach filling equally between tortillas. Roll and place seam side down in the baking dish.
Pour enchilada sauce over the tortillas. Top with shredded cheese. Bake for 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Divide enchiladas between plates and top with green onions.

Nutrition facts

6 Servings

Serving Size

2 enchiladas

Amount per serving

Calories

180

% Daily value*
Total Fat
5g

6%
- Saturated Fat
  2g
  
  10%
- Trans Fats
  0g
Cholesterol
15mg

5%
Sodium
440mg

19%
Total Carbohydrate
24g

9%
- Dietary Fiber
  2g
  
  7%
- Total Sugars
  3g
- Added Sugars
  0g
  
  0%
Protein
11g
Potassium
269mg
6%

Ingredients

olive oil

1 tsp

yellow onion (diced)

1 small

black pepper

1/4 tsp

frozen spinach (thawed and excess water squeezed)

10 oz

low-fat ricotta cheese

4 oz

cottage cheese (nonfat)

7 oz

corn tortillas (5 inches)

canned red enchilada sauce

1 cup

Monterey jack cheese (shredded)

1 1/2 oz

green onion (scallion) (sliced)

1 bunch