Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Squash Enchiladas smothered in a rich Black Bean Sauce. This vegetarian dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender squash, savory black beans, and a medley of aromatic spices.
The enchiladas are crafted with roasted butternut squash, providing a sweet and slightly nutty flavor profile. Each enchilada is generously filled with a combination of black beans, corn, and a blend of seasonings, creating a hearty and flavorful filling. The enchiladas are then smothered in a velvety black bean sauce, made with a combination of black beans, tomatoes, and a touch of heat.
This article offers two variations of the Squash Enchiladas recipe: one with a traditional red enchilada sauce and the other with a unique black bean sauce. Both versions promise an explosion of flavors and a satisfying meal.
In the traditional red enchilada sauce variation, the enchiladas are coated in a zesty sauce made from tomatoes, chili peppers, and a blend of spices. The sauce adds a vibrant red hue and a slightly spicy kick to the dish.
The black bean sauce variation is a delightful twist on the classic enchilada recipe. The sauce is made from a combination of black beans, tomatoes, and a touch of heat, creating a rich and creamy texture. The sauce adds a unique flavor profile that complements the roasted squash and hearty filling perfectly.
Whether you prefer the traditional red enchilada sauce or the innovative black bean sauce, this recipe provides detailed instructions and helpful tips to guide you in creating a delectable and memorable meal.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS
Simple butternut squash black bean enchiladas made from scratch with just 10 ingredients! A savory, satisfying plant-based meal even picky eaters will love.
Provided by Minimalist Baker
Categories Entree
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and position a rack in the middle of the oven.
- Add cubed butternut squash to a baking sheet and drizzle with oil and a pinch each salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until all squash is fork tender. Set aside to cool. Also reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (176 C).
- In the meantime, prepare sauce. Heat large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft and slightly browned and translucent - about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat and add tomato sauce, diced chipotle pepper, more adobo sauce (if desired // for more heat), and water (or vegetable broth). Reduce heat to low and return pan to heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, covered (to prevent splattering).
- Transfer sauce to a blender and blend well for a completely smooth sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more adobo sauce for heat, salt for savoriness, or coconut sugar for sweetness. Set aside.
- Place same skillet used earlier back over medium heat and add black beans. Season with a little salt, pepper, cumin and stir.
- Once bubbling, remove from heat and add roasted butternut squash and 1/4 cup (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) of the enchilada sauce (see photo). Stir to coat. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside.
- Wrap tortillas in damp paper or cloth towel and microwave to warm for 30 seconds to make more pliable. (Alternatively, place tortillas directly on oven rack for 1 minute to heat through.)
- Pour a bit of sauce into the bottom of 9×13-inch (3 quart | or similar shaped) baking dish. Spread to coat.
- Take one corn tortilla and lay it down in the dish. Fill with generous amount of squash-bean filling (there should to be plenty for 7-9 tortillas). Then roll up tortilla.
- Place seam side down at one end of dish. Continue until all tortillas are filled and wrapped. Then pour remaining sauce over the top of the enchiladas in a stripe down the middle. Use a spoon to distribute the sauce into the cracks. Then brush/spray the edges of the bare tortillas with oil for crispy edges (optional).
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, or until warmed through. Top with desired toppings and serve.
- I love fresh lime juice, red onion, avocado, and cilantro, but these enchiladas are delicious on their own! Leftovers will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, though best when fresh. Reheat in a 350-degree F (176 C) oven for 15-20 minutes or until warmed through.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 enchiladas, Calories 159 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 4.8 g, Fat 4.3 g, Sodium 500 mg, Fiber 5.2 g, Sugar 5.7 g
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS
Serve these butternut squash and black bean enchiladas for a delicious family dinner. They're cheesy, baked to perfection, and great for feeding a crowd!
Categories feed a crowd weeknight meals dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 ̊. Toss the squash, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon each cumin and chili powder, the salt and several grinds of pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, tossing once, until browned and tender but not falling apart, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring it around, until lightly browned and tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the black beans and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each cumin and chili powder. Cook until the beans are heated through and well combined, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate. Pour the enchilada sauce into the skillet, reduce the heat to low and warm through.
- One at a time, hold the tortillas over a stovetop burner over medium heat to brown slightly, about 30 seconds per side. Set aside.
- Pour 2 cups of the enchilada sauce into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. To assemble the enchiladas, dip a tortilla into the remaining sauce, then lay on a plate. Sprinkle some cheese down the middle, followed by some of the bean mixture and finally some of the roasted squash. Roll it up tightly, then place seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas. If you have any extra pieces of squash, tuck them in between the enchiladas. Be sure to save a little cheese for topping!
- Pour the rest of the sauce over the enchiladas, then top with the remaining cheese. Give it a final sprinkling of chili powder, then bake until hot and bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Top with cilantro.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS
A crisp, citrusy slaw contrasts nicely with the enchiladas' creamy squash filling.
Provided by Adam Dolge
Categories Healthy Butternut Squash Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly coat a 7-by-11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add squash and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add peppers and onion and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in beans, 2 tablespoons cilantro and chile powder. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Place about 1/2 cup of the squash mixture in each tortilla and roll. Place, seam-side down, in the prepared baking dish. Top with enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with cheese and cover with foil. Bake until bubbly, about 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss cabbage with lime juice, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 2 tablespoons cilantro. Serve the enchiladas topped with the slaw and more cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 491 mg, Sugar 6 g
SQUASH ENCHILADAS COVERED IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE
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
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.
SQUASH & BEAN ENCHILADAS
Inject a bit of Mexican spice into your weekday menu with this vegetarian enchilada filling
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat, add the onion and squash, and cook for 10-12 minutes until softened. Meanwhile, combine the chopped tomatoes and tomato purée in a bowl and season.
- Add the courgettes and sweetcorn to the pan and cook, stirring, for a few mins. Then tip in the beans and half the tomato mixture. Simmer for 10 mins, taste and season, then stir through all but a small handful of the parsley.
- Spread 4 tbsp of the tomato sauce over the base of a large baking dish. Divide the bean mixture between the tortillas, roll up and arrange in the dish. Spoon the remaining tomato sauce over and scatter over the grated cheese. Bake for 30 mins or until bubbling. Sprinkle over the remaining parsley and serve with the salad and a dollop of crème fraîche.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 77 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 25 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 2.7 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use a variety of squashes. This recipe calls for butternut squash, but you can also use acorn squash, kabocha squash, or even zucchini.
- Roast the squash before using it. Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness and flavor.
- Make sure the black bean sauce is thick enough. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the enchiladas, but not so thick that it's difficult to spread.
- Use a variety of toppings. The recipe calls for sour cream, salsa, and cilantro, but you can also use other toppings such as guacamole, shredded cheese, or chopped avocado.
- Serve the enchiladas immediately. These enchiladas are best served immediately after they are made, while the sauce is still hot and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Squash enchiladas covered in black bean sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The roasted squash and black bean sauce are both flavorful and satisfying, and the enchiladas are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give these squash enchiladas a try!
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