Spicy Butternut Squash & Black Bean Enchilada Skillet

Spicy Butternut Squash & Black Bean Enchilada Skillet

45 mins
easy
6 servings

A flavorful and satisfying vegetarian skillet dish featuring roasted butternut squash, black beans, and corn tortillas, topped with a cheesy, spicy kick. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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Equipment Needed

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Large oven-safe skillet

Ingredients

  • 2.00 teaspoonsOlive Oil(For sautéing)
  • 1.00 mediumYellow Onion(Diced)
  • 3.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
  • 0.50 mediumJalapeno(Seeded and diced)
  • 3.00 cupsButternut Squash(1/2 inch diced, peeled)
  • 1.00 teaspoonCumin(For flavor)
  • 1.00 teaspoonChili Powder(For warmth)
  • Salt and Pepper(To taste)
  • 1.00 can (15 oz)Black Beans(Rinsed and drained)
  • 8.00 yellowCorn Tortillas(Cut into thick strips)
  • 1.00 can (15 oz)Enchilada Sauce(Red)
  • 2.00 cupsCheese(Reduced-fat Colby Jack or Mexican, divided)
  • Sour Cream(Low-fat)
  • Cilantro(Fresh)
  • Guacamole(Optional)
  • Hot Sauce(Optional)

Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeno; cook until softened (2-3 minutes).

Estimated time: 3 minutes

2

Add butternut squash, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook until squash is tender (8-10 minutes).

Estimated time: 8 minutes

3

Stir in black beans, corn tortilla strips, and enchilada sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

Sprinkle half the cheese over the mixture and simmer until melted (a few minutes).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Broil for 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and tortilla edges are golden brown.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Serve immediately with sour cream, cilantro, guacamole, and hot sauce, if desired.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Estimated time: 1 minutes