Farmers Market Vegetarian Enchiladas (Printer View)

A vibrant blend of black beans and seasonal vegetables baked under a savory tomato sauce and melted cheese.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 small red onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
05 - 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
06 - 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Filling & Assembly

12 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
13 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, divided
15 - 8 medium flour or corn tortillas

→ Enchilada Sauce

16 - 2 cups tomato sauce
17 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
18 - 1 cup vegetable broth
19 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
20 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
21 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
22 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
23 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
24 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Toppings

25 - Sliced avocado
26 - Fresh cilantro
27 - Sour cream or Greek yogurt
28 - Sliced jalapeños
29 - Lime wedges

# Method:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper; cook for 3 minutes. Incorporate zucchini, corn, and mushrooms; continue cooking 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently until softened. Stir in garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper; cook for an additional minute.
03 - Remove skillet from heat. Mix in black beans and chopped cilantro. Allow mixture to cool slightly, then fold in 1 cup of shredded cheese.
04 - In a medium saucepan, combine tomato sauce, tomato paste, vegetable broth, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, then adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce evenly in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place approximately 1/2 cup of the vegetable filling into each tortilla, roll tightly, and arrange seam-side down in the dish.
06 - Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, then sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
07 - Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
08 - Allow enchiladas to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with optional toppings such as sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, sour cream or Greek yogurt, jalapeños, and lime wedges as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses fresh seasonal vegetables for tons of flavor
  • Vegetarian and easy to adapt for vegan or gluten-free diets
02 -
  • This recipe contains dairy and gluten unless you use dairy-free cheese and gluten-free tortillas
  • Swapping in different seasonal veggies or going vegan is easy
03 -
  • Warm tortillas before filling so they roll up easily
  • Let baked enchiladas rest before slicing to help set the filling
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