Summer Squash Enchiladas Recipes

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Toss the squash, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon each of chili powder and cumin, the salt and several grinds of pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, tossing once, until browned and tender, but not falling apart, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until lightly browned and tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the black beans and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each of cumin and chili powder. Cook until the beans are heated through and well combined, about 2 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Pour the enchilada sauce into the skillet, then reduce the heat to low and warm through.
• One at a time, hold the tortillas over a stovetop burner set on a medium heat to brown slightly, about 30 seconds per side. Set aside.
• Pour 2 cups of the enchilada sauce into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. To assemble the enchiladas, dip a tortilla into the remaining sauce, then lay on a plate. Sprinkle some cheese down the middle, followed by some of the bean mixture and finally some of the roasted squash. Roll it up tightly, then place seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas. If you have any extra pieces of squash or the bean mixture, tuck them in between the enchiladas. Be sure to save a little cheese for the topping!
• Pour the rest of the sauce over the enchiladas, then top with the remaining cheese. Add a final sprinkling of chili powder, then bake until hot and bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes. Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Top with the cilantro.

SUMMER SQUASH ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• In a large skillet, cook onion and garlic in hot oil just until tender. Stir in squash; cook for 3 to 5 minutes more or just until tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in half of the green chile peppers, 1 teaspoons of the chili powder and 1/4 teaspoons black pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Set aside.
• For sauce; In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, 1/8 teaspoons black pepper, and remaining chili powder. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Stir in milk. Cook and stir until bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese until melted. Stir in the remaining chile peppers. Stir 1/2 cup of the sauce into squash mixture.
• Spoon 1/3 cup squash mixture down the center of each tortilla; roll up. Place tortillas in a lightly greased 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Top with remaining sauce. Cover and bake about 25 minutes or until heated through. Top with tomato and remaining cheese.

SUMMER VEGETABLE ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Toss the cherry tomatoes, oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic, poblano, red onion, squash, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, tossing once, until browned and tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, one at a time, hold the tortillas with metal tongs over a stovetop burner set on medium heat to brown slightly, about 30 seconds per side. Set aside.
• Pour one of the cans of enchilada sauce into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pour the other can of enchilada sauce into a bowl.
• To assemble the enchiladas, dip a tortilla into the bowl of enchilada sauce, then lay on a plate. Sprinkle some of the Monterey Jack down the middle, followed by some of the roasted vegetables. Roll it up tightly, then place seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas and most of the Monterey Jack (save a little cheese for topping).
• Pour the remaining enchilada sauce from the bowl over the enchiladas, then top with the remaining cheese. Add a final sprinkling of chili powder, then bake until hot and bubbly, 15 to 17 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving, to ensure the enchiladas stay together when serving. Top with cilantro and serve with sour cream.

SUMMER SQUASH ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Place olive oil in large skillet and sauté the onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
• Add the squash (yellow, green, or combination) and cook, covered for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
• Drain liquid from the cooked squash and stir in the chile peppers (you can substitute jalapeños).
• Heat the butter in a saucepan until melted. Add the flour and mix well. Stir in the cumin, chile powder, salt, and pepper. Stir over medium heat for 2 minutes.
• Add the milk gradually, stirring constantly. Add the Monterey jack cheese and mix well. Cook until the cheese melts and the mixture becomes smooth.
• Stir 1/3 of the cheese sauce into the squash mixture.
• Fill each tortilla with approximately 1/3 cup of the squash mixture and roll to enclose the filling.
• Arrange tortillas seam side down in a 9x13 baking dish. Top with remaining cheese sauce and Cheddar cheese.
• Bake, covered, for 25 minutes at 350°F.
• Sprinkle with tomatoes and bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes longer.