Butternut Squash Enchiladas
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Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash (1 1/2 lbs.), peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
- 8-oz. pkg. light cream cheese
- 2 Tbs. brown sugar
- 1 Tbs. ground cinnamon, or more to taste
- 1 tsp. garam masala (optional)
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 cup prepared taco sauce
- 1 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz.)
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
Preparation
Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 13 x 9-inch glass baking pan with cooking spray; set aside. Add squash to boiling water and cook until tender, about 12 minutes.
Drain squash, transfer to large bowl and mash well. Add cream cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon and garam masala if desired; blend with hand mixer until smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste. Mix in half of the onions.
To assemble: Place 1/2 cup squash mixture along center of each tortilla, roll up tightly and arrange seam side down in prepared pan. Top with taco sauce then sprinkle with cheese.
Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes. Serve hot with remaining onions, tomato and lettuce.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 299
- Carbohydrate Content 38 g
- Cholesterol Content 28 mg
- Fat Content 12 g
- Fiber Content 4 g
- Protein Content 11 g
- Saturated Fat Content 6 g
- Sodium Content 453 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g