Corn and Zucchini Enchiladas

By Maria Lichty

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Quick Summary

Corn and Zucchini Enchiladas with black beans, green chiles, spices, salsa verde, and cheese are the perfect weeknight dinner! You are going to love these hearty vegetarian enchiladas!

corn and zucchini enchiladas in pan with avocado, cilantro, and red onion.

Are you trying to figure out what to do with the all of the garden zucchini and summer sweet corn? I am here to help. You HAVE to make these Corn and Zucchini Enchiladas!

Enchiladas are always a hit at our dinner table. We love vegetarian, chicken, beef, bean, and more!

I love making this enchilada recipe during the summertime when we have an abundance of zucchini and corn…but you could make them anytime of the year. Who can resist a pan of cheesy enchiladas?

And a big bonus? My boys don’t even know these are vegetarian enchiladas. They are so flavorful and satisfying, they gobble them up!

corn and zucchini enchiladas ingredients in bowls.

Enchilada Ingredients

  • Olive oil– for sautéing the vegetables. Avocado oil is another good option.
  • Onion– I use a yellow onion, but white or red will work too.
  • Zucchini– A great way to use up the summer zucchini!
  • Corn– I like to use fresh sweet corn when it’s in season. If you can’t find good sweet corn, you can use frozen corn.
  • Garlic– use fresh garlic, not garlic powder.
  • Green chiles– You need a 4 oz jar. Don’t worry, they aren’t spicy!
  • Black beans– a great way to add protein!
  • Spices– cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder add lots of flavor to this dish!
  • Cilantro– A favorite in Mexican dishes!
  • Salsa verde– use a 16 ounce jar of your favorite brand! Easy peasy! If you prefer red enchilada sauce, you can use it instead of salsa verde. Our homemade enchilada sauce is the best!
  • Shredded cheese– I like to use Monterey Jack cheese, but Pepper Jack or cheddar would work well too!
  • Corn tortillas– I prefer corn tortillas, plus it keeps the recipe gluten-free, but if you like flour tortillas, you can use them!
  • Garnish: Top the enchiladas with fresh cilantro, avocado, radish slices, and queso fresco!
zucchini and corn enchilada filling in cast iron skillet.

Prevent Your Tortillas from Breaking

Here are a few tips to keep your corn tortillas from breaking when rolling enchiladas.

  • First, heat the corn tortillas in the microwave so they stay pliable and don’t split or tear when you roll them up.
  • Wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave on high for 30-seconds and then flip and heat for 30 more seconds.
  • I also dip the tortillas in a little bit of salsa verde before rolling to keep the tortillas moist and pliable.
  • You can also fry the tortillas briefly in oil to prevent them from breaking and to make sure they don’t get soggy. I usually do the microwave method, but you certainly can fry up the tortillas, it works well.
corn and zucchini enchilada filling on corn tortillas.

How to Make Corn & Zucchini Enchiladas

There might be quite a few steps involved, but I promise this enchilada recipe is easy! Have all of your ingredients ready to go and you will be rolling in no time!

  • First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and zucchini and cook until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the corn and garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Stir in the green chiles, black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in ½ cup of the salsa verde and ½ cup of the shredded cheese.
  • Spread about ½ cup of the tomatillo sauce onto the bottom of the greased baking dish. This will keep the enchiladas from sticking and it will keep the enchiladas moist.
  • Heat the tortillas in the microwave to prevent them from breaking.
corn and zucchini enchiladas rolled in pan with shredded cheese.
  • Pour about 1 cup of the salsa verde into a pie plate. Take a tortilla and dip it into the salsa verde, coating both sides. Transfer to a plate or cutting board and add about ¼ cup of the filling into the center. Carefully roll it up tightly and place seam side down in baking dish. Repeat until the filling is gone.
  • Pour remaining salsa verde over the top of the filled enchiladas and then sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and enchiladas are bubbly. Remove the pan from the oven and allow enchiladas to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with cilantro, avocado, radish slices, and queso fresco, if desired. Toppings are always a good idea!
baked corn and zucchini enchiladas in pan with melted cheese and toppings.

Serving Suggestions

Here are a few of our favorite side dishes to serve with a pan of these cheesy enchiladas!

How to Store & Freeze

Enchiladas make GREAT leftovers and they also freeze well.

  • Cool the enchiladas to room temperature and cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
  • To freeze, cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, remove the plastic wrap and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes and then uncover the pan. Continue to bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until completely cooked through and cheese is melted.
corn and zucchini enchiladas on plate with fork.

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Corn and Zucchini Enchiladas

Corn and Zucchini Enchiladas with black beans, green chiles, spices, salsa verde, and cheese are the perfect weeknight dinner! You are going to love these hearty vegetarian enchiladas!
4.73 from 36 votes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 oz green chilies
  • 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 16 oz salsa verde, divided
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • Garnish: Fresh cilantro, avocado, radish slices, queso fresco

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and zucchini and cook until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the corn and garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Stir in the green chiles, black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in ½ cup of the salsa verde and ½ cup of the shredded cheese.
  • Spread about ½ cup of the salsa verde onto the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  • Wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave on high for 30-seconds and then flip and heat for 30 more seconds. OR you can briefly fry the tortillas in hot oil.
  • Pour about 1 cup of the salsa verde into a pie plate. Take a tortilla and dip it into the salsa verde, coating both sides. Transfer to a plate or cutting board and add about ¼ cup of the filling into the center. Carefully roll it up tightly and place seam side down in baking dish. Repeat until the filling is gone.
  • Pour remaining salsa verde over the top of the filled enchiladas and then sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and enchiladas are bubbly. Remove the pan from the oven and allow enchiladas to cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro, avocado, radish slices, and queso fresco, if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 446kcal, Carbohydrates: 54g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 34mg, Sodium: 839mg, Potassium: 687mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 1071IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 351mg, Iron: 3mg
Keywords enchiladas, zucchini

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  1. Iโ€™m excited to make these- question –
    I donโ€™t eat cilantro tastes soapy in my mouth. I usually leave out of recipes. Iโ€™m wondering is there something else I could sub for it or just keep leaving it out all together. Would parsley work as sub?

    1. If you don’t like cilantro, you can leave it out. There is enough flavor going on!

  2. 5 stars
    this looks amazing, just pinned this for next week’s dinner menu for the family. Is there a corn tortilla brand that you would recommend? The store bought basic ones have preservatives that I prefer not to use…any healthier versions? Thank you!
    http://www.bhoomichaico.com

    1. I hope you like the enchiladas. I like Trader Joe’s corn tortillas or if you have a Mexican market close by, they usually sell fresh tortillas.

  3. 5 stars
    Made a version of this last night, but I made it layered like a lasagna instead of rolled up like enchiladas. It was delicious and crazy easy! Thank you!

  4. 5 stars
    Made these today for lunch and they were so easy and SO good! My brother in law scoffed at the idea but gobbled them up too. We are going to try adding shredded chicken and using red sauce next time for him! Thanks!

  5. 5 stars
    These enchiladas were amazing. Very flavorful and easy to make. I made them pretty much without deviation from the recipe except that I added some drizzled red salsa on the top before serving. I used Amyโ€™s brand salsa. Rave reviews from my guests.

  6. 5 stars
    These enchiladas were amazing. Very flavorful and easy to make. I made them pretty much without deviation from the recipe except that I added some drizzled red salsa on the top before serving. I used Amyโ€™s brand salsa. Rave reviews from my guests.

  7. 5 stars
    We enjoyed these for dinner! Left out the cilantro but otherwise no changes. Used TJ corn and wheat blend tortillas. Thanks!

  8. 5 stars
    I love this recipe! Instead of rolling individual enchiladas I make 3 layers of tortillas and mixture in a casserole dish. Easier for me. The flavors are awesome. Itโ€™s a family favorite and on heavy rotation. Thanks!

  9. 5 stars
    Delicious! We thoroughly enjoyed these enchiladas — so good and so easy to make. It was simple enough to halve the recipe to make 6 tortillas. I used mild, red enchilada sauce in lieu of the salsa verde. Excellent — a keeper recipe!

  10. 5 stars
    My daughter and I made this last night using fresh picked zucchini and sweet corn out of the garden. The salsa verde was a perfect match for the enchiladas. The only substitution we made was using light kidney beans instead of black beans. It was amazing! Not a single leftover for lunch the next day. Amazing recipe! Bless you for your commitment to taste, healthy food.

  11. 5 stars
    These were so good! I added leftover roasted chicken and didnโ€™t add any cilantro by accident and they were still amazing! Will make these again!

  12. What brand corn tortillas do you use? Mine seem to fall apart no matter what I do. Look forward to trying these.

  13. 5 stars
    Fantastic recipe!
    I made these tonight exactly as posted and they had so much flavor!
    They were quick & simple to prepare and love that the cook time is minimal. Makes a great weeknight dinner.

    Thanks for such a great recipe!

  14. 5 stars
    Delicious and easy! Used a yellow squash because thatโ€™s what we had and a corn/wheat tortilla blend. Served with a pile of pickled jalapeรฑos on top.

  15. 5 stars
    Yummy enchiladas! I changed about 5 things but mainly substituted carrots for the zucchini since I realized I didn’t have any zucchini! It worked out just fine anyway. The carrots were sauteed with the onions, etc. and it was delicious. I also used diced poblano chiles instead of the canned chiles. Great recipe.