Gluten-Free Corn Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce
Category
Main Course
Prep
20 minutes
Cook
30 minutes
Style
Mexican
Technique
Baking
Diet Friendly
Gluten-Free
Daily Recipe: May 08, 2023
This recipe is a gluten-free take on a classic Mexican dish. The star ingredient is seasonal fresh corn, which is mixed with spices and other ingredients to create a filling for the enchiladas. The enchiladas are then topped with a tangy tomatillo sauce and crumbled queso fresco for a burst of flavor. This dish is perfect for a weekday dinner or a weekend get-together with friends and family.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Fresh corn - 4 large ears - shucked and kernels removed
- Olive oil - 3 tablespoons - divided
- Small onion - 1 - chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
- Jalapeño - 1 - seeded and minced
- Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt - to taste
- Pepper - to taste
- Corn tortillas - 12
- Tomatillo salsa - 1 cup
- Crumbled queso fresco - 1/2 cup
- Fresh cilantro leaves - for garnish
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🌡️🔥👉Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Step 2 - 🔥🍳🕒Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
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Step 3 - 🥦💬🍳Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeño and cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
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Step 4 - 🌽🍅🌶️🧂🍴Add the corn kernels, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the corn is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
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Step 5 - 🍴🌮🔥In a separate skillet, warm the tortillas over medium heat until pliable.
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Step 6 - 🥄➕🌮➡️🍽️Spoon the corn mixture into the center of each tortilla and roll up, placing them seam-side down in a baking dish.
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Step 7 - 🍅🌮🧀🌶️Pour the tomatillo salsa over the enchiladas and sprinkle with queso fresco.
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Step 8 - 👨🍳🌮🔥🍴Bake for 20 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Step 9 - 🌿🌮🍴Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before serving.
Additional
You can easily make this dish vegan by omitting the queso fresco or using a vegan substitute. For a heartier meal, add some cooked black beans or shredded chicken to the corn mixture. Kids can help by shucking the corn, mixing the spices, or assembling the enchiladas.