Enchiladas have to be one of my favorite make-ahead meals. You can assemble them days in advance, and the leftovers are always delicious. You can even freeze them for later! And these enchiladas are SO nutritious, and such a great way to eat more vegetables. They’re PACKED with mushrooms, spinach, and zucchini. A few store-bought prepped ingredients, like using canned beans and jarred salsa (rather than homemade enchilada sauce), save tons of time and effort.
How to make Vegetarian Enchiladas Verdes
Tips and tricks
Can I use corn tortillas instead of flour for a gluten-free version?
Yes! I prefer flour tortillas for enchiladas because they hold up better. If you use corn, I recommend toasting them before (you can do this directly over your gas burners or in a dry skillet). This will help them hold up a bit better and also enhance their flavor.
Can I make these enchiladas ahead and freeze them?
Definitely. Once you assemble all the enchiladas in the baking dish, you can wrap them tightly in foil and place the whole thing in your refrigerator or freezer.
If making ahead and refrigerating, add 10 more minutes of covered baking time (30 minutes), then uncover and bake for 10 more minutes. Because they will be cold starting out, they need more time to warm up. If making ahead and freezing, you can bake them directly from the freezer. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes more minutes covered (45 minutes), then uncover and bake for 10-15 more minutes.
The enchiladas will stay good for about 3-5 days in your refrigerator, and 3-4 months in your freezer (make sure you wrap it tightly!).
What if I prefer to make homemade verde sauce?
Go for it! Here’s a great homemade salsa verde recipe from Cooking Classy.
Can I make these enchiladas vegan?
Yes! Just use your favorite vegan cheese substitute in place of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
What to serve with vegetarian enchiladas verdes:
Mexican Baked Beans Watermelon Salad with Queso Fresco and Lime Refried Beans Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
Other enchiladas recipes:
Turkey Enchiladas with Black Beans and Corn Chicken Enchiladas Verdes with Spinach Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas Easy Chicken Enchiladas
Be sure to browse all my vegetarian recipes for other veggie-packed ideas! Did you make this Healthy Vegetarian Enchiladas Verdes recipe? Please click the stars below to comment and Rate this Recipe!
