Make these comforting Pumpkin and Black Bean Enchiladas for a satisfying vegetarian meal. They are packed with flavor and perfect for a cozy night in, bringing a little bit of that Sunday joy into your week.
Author:Chloe Thompson
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:8 enchiladas (4 servings)
Category:Main Dish
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Mexican Inspired
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
8 corn tortillas
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or cheddar blend)
1/2 cup enchilada sauce (red or green)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Stir in the black beans, pumpkin puree, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring until heated through. This is your filling.
Warm the tortillas slightly in a dry skillet or microwave to make them pliable.
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling down the center of each tortilla. Roll them up tightly and place them seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are lightly browned.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
If you want to make this recipe vegan, substitute the dairy cheese with your favorite vegan shredded cheese blend.
For extra depth of flavor, add a dash of smoked paprika to the filling mixture.
You can use homemade pumpkin puree, but make sure it is thick and not watery.