Spicy Butternut Squash & Black Bean Enchiladas

Spicy Butternut Squash & Black Bean Enchiladas

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.

MexicanSkilletVegetarian

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
  • 1.00 teaspoonChili Powder
  • 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)
  • 1.00 cupColby Jack Cheese(Reduced-fat, shredded)
  • 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, about 2-3 minutes.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

2

Add butternut squash, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook until squash is tender, about 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 of the cheese over the mixture and stir to combine. Simmer until cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

5

Broil in the oven until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly, about 3-5 minutes.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Sprinkle the 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 extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Serve with a side of rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

Estimated time: 1 minutes