Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas (Printable)

A nourishing blend of roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, kale baked with melty cheese and zesty sauce.

# What you'll need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (approximately 3 cups)
02 - 2 cups chopped kale, stems removed
03 - 1 small red onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Beans

05 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

→ Spices & Seasonings

06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
08 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Assembly

12 - 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
13 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas (use gluten-free if required)
14 - 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)

→ Garnishes (optional)

15 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - Sliced avocado
17 - Lime wedges
18 - Sour cream or Greek yogurt

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes, kale, red onion, and garlic with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the vegetable mixture evenly in the skillet. Roast for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender.
04 - Remove skillet from oven. Stir black beans and ½ cup enchilada sauce into the roasted vegetables gently.
05 - Warm tortillas briefly in a microwave or dry pan to make them pliable.
06 - Spoon about ⅓ cup filling onto each tortilla, roll up tightly, and arrange seam-side down atop remaining filling in the skillet.
07 - Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the assembled tortillas. Evenly sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
08 - Return skillet to oven and bake for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Top with optional cilantro, avocado slices, lime wedges, and a dollop of sour cream. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pan convenience for easy prep and cleanup
  • Wholesome vegetarian ingredients that are hearty and satisfying
02 -
  • Use dairy-free cheese for a vegan or allergy-friendly version
  • Certified gluten-free tortillas make it suitable for gluten-free diets
03 -
  • Add a diced jalapeño for extra heat
  • Swap spinach for kale if preferred without changing baking time
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