Best 3 Squash Bean Enchiladas Recipes

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Enchiladas are a beloved Mexican dish that combines the flavors of corn tortillas, savory fillings, and a rich, flavorful sauce. This article features a collection of inviting squash and bean enchilada recipes that cater to various dietary preferences, ensuring that everyone can indulge in this traditional Mexican delight. One recipe offers a classic vegetarian version with roasted squash, black beans, and a tangy tomatillo sauce, while another tantalizes taste buds with a creamy poblano sauce and a filling of butternut squash and pinto beans. For those seeking a vegan option, there's a recipe that boasts a combination of sweet potatoes, black beans, and a zesty enchilada sauce. Additionally, a unique recipe incorporates roasted kabocha squash, black beans, and a smoky chipotle sauce for a flavorful twist. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring a hassle-free and enjoyable cooking experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET POTATO, SQUASH, AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS



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Categories     Vegetarian     Dinner

Yield 8 Enchiladas

Number Of Ingredients 23

ENCHILADA SAUCE
21/4 cups vegetable broth
1/3 cup tomato paste
21/2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
11/2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons soy sauce or tamari
1 tablespoon lime juice
FILLING
1 large sweet potato (about 1 pound), chopped into nickel-size pieces*
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1 medium yellow squash, grated on your box grater (about 1 cup)
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
11/2 cups cooked black beans**
1 teaspoon maple syrup or agave syrup
A pack of corn or flour tortillas
Sliced avocado
Chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Make the enchilada sauce: Dump all but lime juice into a medium saucepan and bring to simmer. Use a whisk. Let simmer together for 10 to 15 minutes until sauce thickens. Add lime juice and turn off heat. Let cool. To cook sweet potato, fill medium saucepan with an inch or two of water, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Throw in metal steamer basket and fill that with the chopped sweet potato. Cover and steam until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Dump in a bowl and smash the pieces around. Some chunks are fine. While the sweet potato steams, heat the oil over medium heat in large saucepan. Add the onion and sauté; until it begins to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Toss in squash and cook for another min. Add chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic, and black beans. Cook together for another 2 minutes then fold in the mashed sweet potato and maple syrup and turn off the heat. Mix until combined. Now you’re going to make the enchiladas. Oven to 375F. Cover the bottom of 9 x 13-inch baking dish with about 11/2 cups of enchilada sauce. Using a griddle, your oven, or the microwave, warm up the tortillas. Dip a tortilla around in a little of the sauce in the baking dish so that the bottom is all coated. Fill the tortilla with a couple spoonfuls of filling, then roll it up and set it seam-side down in the dish. Keep going until you run out of space or filling. Cover the enchiladas with remaining sauce, cover the dish tightly with foil; put in oven for 20 min. Remove foil and cook for 5 more min. Let it cool for a min or two before serving. Top with sliced avocado or chopped cilantro. * You really just need 1 large cooked sweet potato. If you have a leftover roasted sweet potato or something, just scoop out the flesh and move on with the recipe. Or steam it in the microwave if that is your shit: Stab it with a fork, then cook on high for 5 minutes, flip, then 5 minutes more ** Or one 15-ounce can

SQUASH ENCHILADAS COVERED IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE



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Here is a dish that rejoices in the bounty of autumn with a joyful nod to Dia de los Muertos. This is a heart healthy dish to keep you alive! The colors alone of this dish will get your skeleton dancing!

Provided by Dana Z

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 large winter squash, peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried chipotle powder (available at Mother Nature's)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup fresh corn, cut from the cob or 1 cup frozen corn
1/2-1 cup feta or 1/2-1 cup goat cheese
12 corn tortillas, depending on how much you stuff them
1 (19 ounce) can green enchilada sauce, whatever heat you like
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, grated (really! Grate your garlic cloves, its great!)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
1 (15 ounce) can of cooked black beans
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Toss cubed squash in 2 tablespoons of oil, cumin and chili powder. Bake until tender, about 30 minutes. After squash has cooled a bit, squish it with a potato masher.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes. Mix in squash mixture and corn. Season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tortilla at a time on a non-stick skillet about 10 seconds aside, then place 1 heaping tablespoon squash mixture down center of each tortilla. Top with about 2 teaspoons of cheese. Roll up tortillas. Arrange seam side down in a glass baking dish. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead; covered and chilled.) Pour enchilada sauce over enchiladas and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes or until the enchiladas are heated through and bubbly. While they bake, prepare the Black Bean Sauce.
  • Black Bean Sauce.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, or until fragrant. Add the cumin, paprika, and chili powder and sauté for 1 minute. Add the beans and sour cream and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Transfer 1 cup of the bean mixture to a blender and purée until smooth. Return the pureed beans back into the skillet, then simmer for 2 minutes until heated through. If the sauce becomes too thick, thin with water.
  • Make a tropical salsa to go with it.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS



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Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups Cubed Butternut Squash
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Red Bell Pepper
1 Poblano Pepper
1/2 Yellow Onion (chopped)
1 can Black Beans
2 cups Red Enchilada Sauce
2 cups Kale (chopped)
6 Corn Tortillas (six inch)
8 ounces Cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Toss the cubed butternut squash in the olive oil and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Add the chopped peppers and onion to the same pan as the butternut squash and let bake another 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • To make the enchiladas:
  • Spread about 3 tablespoons of enchilada sauce evenly along the bottom of an 8"x8" glass baking dish. Add a layer of tortillas. Next add all of the roasted squash mixture, ½ of the kale and ~1/3 of the cheese. Next, add another layer of tortilla and then the beans and the rest of the kale. Add the rest of the cheese, another layer of tortilla and top with the sauce. (See GIF below!)
  • Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with a little more cheese if you have it and bake, uncovered for another 10 minutes or until bubbly and cheese on top has melted.

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Butternut squash is a classic choice for enchiladas, but you can also use other types of squash, such as kabocha, acorn, or delicata. Look for squash that is firm and has a deep color.
  • Roast the squash: Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. You can roast the squash whole or in cubes. If you are roasting the squash whole, pierce it with a fork before roasting to help it cook evenly.
  • Use a variety of beans: This recipe calls for black beans and pinto beans. Feel free to use other types of beans, such as kidney beans, navy beans, or great northern beans.
  • Make your own enchilada sauce: The enchilada sauce in this recipe is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. You can also use your favorite store-bought enchilada sauce if you are short on time.
  • Don't overfill the enchiladas: Overfilling the enchiladas will make them difficult to roll and they may fall apart when you bake them.
  • Bake the enchiladas until they are heated through: The enchiladas should be baked until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is hot and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Squash and bean enchiladas are a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover squash. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect squash and bean enchiladas every time.

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