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Sweet Potato Enchiladas

Sweet Potato Enchiladas

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  • Author: Aria
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 12 enchiladas
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking, Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

Learn how to make delicious Sweet Potato Enchiladas that are packed with flavor and perfect for a satisfying meal. Try this easy recipe today!


Ingredients

  • 5 sweet potatoes (about 1150 g)
  • 225 g package cream cheese, softened
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) ground black pepper
  • 120 ml vegetable oil for frying
  • 12 (7 inch) corn tortillas
  • 540 g can enchilada sauce
  • 225 g package shredded cheese alternative


Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Boil the sweet potatoes until they are soft, which should take about 25 to 30 minutes. Let them cool down, then remove the skins.
  2. In a spacious bowl, combine the peeled sweet potatoes with cream cheese, chopped green onions, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mash everything together until you achieve a smooth blend.
  3. Set your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to preheat. Lightly coat a 13×9-inch baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
  4. Warm up the vegetable oil in a big frying pan over medium-low heat. Cook each tortilla in the heated oil for around 30 seconds on each side. Use tongs to take them out and let them drain on paper towels.
  5. Spoon roughly 1/3 cup of the sweet potato mixture onto the center of each tortilla, roll them up, and arrange them seam-side down in the greased baking dish. Drizzle the enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas. Scatter the shredded cheese alternative on top.
  6. Place in the preheated oven and cook until the enchiladas are hot and the cheese starts to turn golden, approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

Notes

  • Consider using whole wheat or corn tortillas for a healthier twist.
  • Enhance the sweet potato mixture with diced bell peppers or black beans for added flavor.
  • For a spicier kick, mix in diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the sweet potato filling.