Enchiladas Verdes Authentic Style
A vibrant green sauce made from tomatillos and jalapeños, paired with melted cheese and fresh herbs for a traditional Mexican comfort dish. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs tomatillos, jalapeño, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, husked and rinsed tomatillos
- 2, finely diced jalapeño
- 1 small, diced onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup, shredded cheese blend
- 6 pcs corn tortillas
- 1, diced avocado
- 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large skillet, sauté 1 small diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves in 1 tbsp oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 12 oz tomatillos, 2 diced jalapeños, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp oregano, and 1 tsp cumin. Cook for 15 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Step 2: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread 1/3 cup sauce in a baking dish. Layer 6 tortillas, topping each with 1/2 cup cheese blend. Spoon remaining sauce over the cheese, then top with 1/3 cup sauce. Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly.
- Step 3: Serve warm with 1/4 cup diced avocado and 1/4 cup cilantro scattered over each serving.
