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A dinner plate with three enchiladas. There are two lime wedges next to them on the plate. They have red sauce, cilantro leaves and sliced avocados on top.

Vegetarian Enchiladas

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12
This easy vegetarian recipe has black beans for protein and are loaded with all sorts of delicious healthy vegetables!

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion yellow, minced
  • 1 Sweet potato Large, peeled and chopped
  • 1 Can Black Beans Drained
  • 1 Cup Corn frozen
  • 1 Can Green Chiles 4 oz., diced
  • 1 Bell Pepper Red, small, minced
  • 1 Zucchini Small, chopped
  • 1/3 Cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 Jalapeno seeds removed, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Oregano Mexican
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 12 Tortillas Corn
  • 1 Cup Red Enchilada Sauce (our homemade) or you can use canned, divided
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400
  • Place the sweet potato on a pan and drizzle with oil and a sprinkle of salt. Toss to coat and add 1/2 cup of water to the pan, roasting for about 15 minutes or until soft. Remove and set aside.
  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. 
  • Add zucchini and peppers and a sprinkle of salt. Cook until almost soft, just a few minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the beans, corn, chiles, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno and seasonings. 
  • Wrap tortillas in a towel and microwave until warm and pliable or cook on a high heat pan and stack on a plate with foil covering to keep them warm. 
  • Pour 1/4 cup enchilada sauce into a 9x13" pan.
  • Place a spoonful of sweet potato mixture in each warm tortilla, top with a little shredded cheese and roll up. Place seam side down in baking dish, and repeat. Top with remaining sauce and cheese. 
  • Bake for 20 minutes

Notes

You can assemble the enchiladas, cover well with plastic and then foil, and freeze for up to 4 months before baking.
Nutrition Facts
Vegetarian Enchiladas
Amount Per Serving (1 Enchilada)
Calories 193 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 670mg29%
Potassium 291mg8%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 3225IU65%
Vitamin C 22mg27%
Calcium 51mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Author: Sweet Basil
Course: Everyone's Favorite Mexican Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican