Gluten-Free Corn Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce
Corn-filled enchiladas with tangy tomatillo sauce and queso fresco.
Daily recipe · May 08, 2023
A little about this dish
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.
A final fox tip
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.