Hello, friends!
It’s been a while.
And this is not because I didn’t set out time throughout the weekend and week to cook/blog. You know how much it sucks to be super excited about a recipe and then it not turn out well? A “fail recipe” as most people call it?
Well guess how many I have had in a row?
Three.
THREE!!!!!!
Before I got this new job, I would just pick something else to make and go to the grocery store to get the ingredients, but I just didn’t have time on top of everything else.
Seriously…three fail recipes in a row. Cray cray.
I was praying these enchiladas would turn out as delicious as I imagined them in my mind.
Aaaand they did. Thank goodness.
My pride couldn’t handle another fail recipe. I think Seth was getting a little exasperated because he thought all three recipes were good enough to put on the blog, but I am extra critical of my food because I don’t want someone out there to make my recipe for their family and it just be mediocre. You know what I mean, fellow bloggers?? I won’t post something on here unless I L-O-V-E it. So he will be happy to hear this one became an actual post :).
Seriously, these enchiladas made the cut by a long shot. They are so flavorful and delicious. If I’ve said it once I’ve said it a million times, my favorite thing ever is when healthy food tastes like unhealthy food, and these enchiladas…oh yes. They taste like creamy, cheesy, decadent goodness.
BUT despite their gooey, saucy, flavorful deliciousness, this dinner is less than 250 calories per serving! Woop woop!
I actually made a double batch of the filling and froze it for later…ohhhhh yeaaahhhh.
I love vegetarian meals for two reasons:
1. They make my grocery bill waaaaaay lower. Way lower.
2. They knock your calorie count down by a pretty hefty amount, which is always so satisfying.
(I just thought of a third reason)
3. I always feel accomplished when I create a vegetarian recipe that is complex and delicious enough that I don’t miss the meat. And that is more challenging for me that it used to be now that I am married to a dude who can (and would love to) eat an 80 pound steak for every meal. So if he doesn’t miss the meat, I feel like it was a very successful vegetarian meal.
I used fresh corn for this recipe, because…well…it’s summer and I am obsessed with it. You caaaaaan use frozen but I would highly recommend using fresh. Especially if you make this in the summa’ time.
Oh! Guess what?
We got a kitty.
Her name is Blitz because her spay tattoo looks like a lightning bolt. You can see it on her ear in the bottom picture.
We weren’t going to get any more animals until Seth got back from his deployment because I was planning to travel a lot.
New job = no traveling = kitty!
We would have gotten another puppy, but I am about to start this job full time on Thursday. So…potty training…ain’t nobody got time for that.
And now Boone has a friend! Well…they are trying to be friends. It’s a process. But this happened today, so we are moving forward:
I don’t know how sensitive kitties’ tummies are, so Boone might have to stay our only animal taste tester for now. We shall see.
Aaaanyway…enchiladas!
You must make them!!!
Have a wonderful week, you wonderful people!
PrintSkinny Vegetarian Enchiladas
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 2 ears of corn, husked
- 1/4 cup reduced fat cream cheese
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (plus about 1/2 cup extra for the top)
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 5 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 10 oz can red enchilada sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees
- Bring a large pot of water to a simmer/boil
- In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, Mexican cheese, black beans, salsa, cilantro, scallions, chili powder, and cumin
- When the water is simmering/boiling, add the husked ears of corn and let them cook for a few minutes (between 2-4), until the kernels are tender
- Remove the corn from the water and slice off the kernels
- Add the corn to the bowl with everything else and stir until evenly combined
- Season to taste with salt
- Lay out 8 flour tortillas, and spoon an even amount of filling into each one (it should be a little less than 1/3 cup per tortilla)
- Roll up the enchiladas, and add them to a 9×11 or 9×13 baking dish
- Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas, and top with extra cheese (the nutrition info accounts for about 1/2 cup, but you can add as much or as little as you prefer)
- Pop the enchiladas in the oven and let them bake for 20 minutes, turn your oven to broil, and let them broil for another 5 minutes or until the cheese has browned a little
- Garnish with a drizzle of Greek yogurt, some extra cilantro, and some extra green onions
If you make this or any of my other recipes, be sure to Instagram it and hashtag #thegarlicdiaries!
In the mood for more Enchilada goodness? Check these out:
Chicken Enchiladas with Greek Yogurt Sauce
I’ve been making this recipe for a few years now and it’s one of my husband’s favorite meals I make (and he’s a meat lover!!). Highly recommend — it is so delicious and easy to put together. I typically add a diced red pepper, but it is just as good how it’s written. Thanks for this great recipe!
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I’m so glad this is a family favorite for you, Abbey! Thank you so much for the comment!
Can we use corn instead?
Do you mean frozen corn instead of fresh corn? Or do you mean substituting extra corn for another ingredient?
Made it with green enchilada sauce because thatvus what I had. Very good. Thanks
Yum! So glad they worked out well for you, Janet :)!
Well, I’m a new lover of enchiladas and these look delicious! As a vegetarian, I make it my personal mission to make food where guests don’t “miss the meat” so I know what you mean :) And YES, recipe fails can be disappointing for sure!! It happens to all of us food bloggers… Glad you finally got a winner!
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Had to come back and let you know that I made these for dinner last night (I did add turkey because the husband and I are trying to eat our way through a 14 lb bird we found ourselves with) and it was INCREDIBLE (definitely would have been just as good without the turkey, too). We will be eating this often in my house, thanks so much for such a great recipe, Annie! :)
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Aww, yay!!! I am SO happy you tried it and loved it, Sam!!
These veggie enchiladas look delicious, Annie! These would definitely make a great dinner any night of the week! :D Recipe fails are the worst, really frustrating!
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Thanks, Jess! They are so so yummy :). Oh my goodness…SO frustrating!
I love enchiladas but have never tried the vegetarian version… this enchiladas look amazingly delicious.. Definitely gonna make it soon!! Thanks for sharing! :D
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I hadn’t before this either, Arpita! They are so delicious, though. Thanks!
Oh my goodness, youve done it again! I want to dive right through my screen and share this whole meal with you! Delicious!
Haha! I wish you could, Lucie!!
These photos are so gorgeous Annie and these sound delicious! I totally hear you on the cooking fails- UGH. But so glad this worked out! And congrats on the kittie! I hope Blitz and Boone become the best of friends :)
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Thank you so much, Maya! Oh my gosh – SOOO frustrating!! I hope they become best friends too :).
I have enchiladas coming up next week on my blog… except they aren’t skinny! haha. I love your vegetarian version and love that you used fresh corn! So sorry about the fails – I HATE when that happens! YAY on getting a kitty! I love my cat SO much. Her tummy is sensitive and she’s much more picky than a dog would be about what she eats. Her favorites are chicken, tuna, popcorn and cheerios haha.
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Ohhh I’m excited to see them!! I love love love enchiladas. Thank you, Keri!! Blitz seems to be a little picky too :/…she won’t eat her dry food. We have had to get her the canned wet food. Which is more expensive unfortunately! Haha, popcorn and cheerios…love it.
Those failed attempts are so discouraging, but it feels so good when you finally get it right. This looks delicious, Annie! I love that it is light, and I would not miss the meat at all.
So discouraging!! Agreed, Thao. Thank you!!
Your enchiladas look great, I would love to eat them. However, what is a Mexican cheese blend? I suppose any other cheese would work as well.
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Thanks, Adina!! Sorry, I should have clarified better. Most grocery stores carry a “Mexican Cheese Blend” in the shredded cheese section (where the cheddar, mozarella, etc… are). If your grocery store doesn’t have that, any other cheese would work just fine!! Cheddar, colby jack, anything you like!
Ah I love your kitty! And I totally know what you mean with the recipe fails… SO frustrating!
But this recipe, I seriously just e-mailed the link to my husband and told him it’s going on next week’s dinner menu. I love everything about it! Pinning!
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Thank you :). She is super cute!! It is very frustrating…Yay I’m so glad you love it!!!!
These look incredible. We have been meat free for 6 weeks now and our food bill is much lower and honestly our meals don’t taste any different. With lots of flavour, like in this meal, who needs meat!
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Oh that is so awesome! I might do that when my husband deploys in October just to save money and be healthier. I agree – if you pack in enough flavor, no one misses the meat at all!!
This looks ultra yummy! I love vegetarian recipes too because I find I often forget to use my meat before the expiration date! Take that out of the equation and like you said you end up saving a TON of money. …And the kitten?! Too cute!
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Oh yeah, good point! Meat goes bad in your fridge so fast. And on the other side of that token, you don’t have to remember to take your meat out of the freezer and let it thaw :). Thank you!
Ooooh! These look amazing! SO flavor packed and super creative! Pinned! Thanks for sharing! :D
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Thanks, Kennedy!
Sounds so yummy! I also love eating vegetarian meals when I can and this one sounds delicious. Also, such a cute kitty!!
Yay! Thank you Justine :).
Will put on my “recipes to try” list! They look yummy. Cute kitty too! Have the students started school yet?
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Thank you, Kim!! Yep, they started last Wednesday :).