Farmers Market Vegetarian Enchiladas (Printable)

A vibrant blend of seasonal vegetables, black beans, and cheese baked in tangy sauce.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 small red onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 medium 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

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 375°F and prepare for baking.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and red bell pepper; sauté for 3 minutes. Incorporate zucchini, corn, and mushrooms, cooking 5 to 6 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 more minute.
03 - Remove skillet from heat. Fold in black beans and chopped cilantro. Allow mixture to cool slightly, then mix 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. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 5 to 7 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Spread half a cup of enchilada sauce evenly over the base of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
06 - Spoon approximately half a cup of vegetable filling onto each tortilla. Roll tightly and arrange seam-side down in the baking dish.
07 - Pour remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
08 - Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.
09 - Let enchiladas rest 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 farmers market veggies
  • Customizable for gluten-free and vegan diets
02 -
  • Use certified gluten free corn tortillas for a gluten free meal
  • For a vegan version swap dairy cheese for plant based cheese
03 -
  • Let enchiladas cool for a few minutes before serving for neater slices
  • Try roasting vegetables beforehand for extra depth of flavor
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