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Cheesy Red Enchiladas with Crispy Kale

Soft corn tortillas stuffed with melty cheese and topped with a quick red sauce, baked until bubbly and finished with a peppery kale salad. Ready in 18 minutes.

Total time
18 min
Servings
2
Calories
480
Protein
18g
Cheesy Red Enchiladas with Crispy Kale
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Pour 0.5 cup enchilada sauce into a 9-inch baking dish.

  2. Step 2

    Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 20 seconds per side until pliable.

  3. Step 3

    Dip each warm tortilla into the sauce, fill with a small handful of shredded cheese, roll tight, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.

  4. Step 4

    Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas and scatter shredded cheese on top.

  5. Step 5

    Bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese bubbles and edges look golden.

  6. Step 6

    Toss kale with lime juice, a pinch of salt, and olive oil; serve alongside hot enchiladas topped with crumbled queso fresco.

Tools you’ll need

  • 9-inch baking dish
  • 12-inch skillet
  • tongs
  • bowl for tossing kale

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