Farmers Market Vegetarian Enchiladas (Printer View)

Flavorful enchilada dish packed with fresh vegetables, black beans, and creamy cheese in a tangy tomato sauce.

# What you'll need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 small red onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 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 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 to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Incorporate zucchini, corn, and mushrooms; sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional minute.
03 - Remove skillet from heat. Stir in black beans and chopped cilantro until evenly mixed. 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. Simmer over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, then adjust seasoning to preference.
05 - Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spoon approximately 1/2 cup of vegetable filling onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
06 - Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese. Cover the dish with foil.
07 - Bake covered for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
08 - Let the enchiladas cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with optional toppings such as sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, sour cream, jalapeños, and lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Loaded with fresh seasonal produce for maximum flavor
  • Customizable and vegetarian-friendly for all eaters
02 -
  • For a gluten-free dish choose certified gluten-free corn tortillas and check all ingredient labels carefully
  • Use any vegetables that are in season or available for endless variations
03 -
  • Let the filling cool slightly before rolling to prevent tortillas from tearing
  • Double the sauce recipe and freeze half for future meals
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