Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas (Print out)

Roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and kale baked together with zesty enchilada sauce and cheese.

# 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 can (15 oz) 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 (16 fl oz) enchilada sauce, store-bought or homemade
13 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas (use gluten-free tortillas if needed)
14 - 1½ cups (6 oz) 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the diced 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 halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender.
04 - Remove the skillet from the oven. Stir in the black beans and ½ cup enchilada sauce gently with the vegetables.
05 - Warm tortillas briefly in the microwave or in a dry skillet to make them pliable.
06 - Spoon approximately ⅓ cup filling onto each tortilla, roll up tightly, and arrange seam-side down in the skillet atop the remaining filling.
07 - Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
08 - Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
09 - Garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, lime wedges, and a dollop of sour cream if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pan meal for easy cleanup
  • Packed with veggies and plant-based protein
02 -
  • Using gluten-free tortillas makes this dish suitable for gluten-free diets
  • For vegan option use dairy-free cheese
03 -
  • Roast sweet potatoes until just tender for best texture
  • Warm tortillas before filling so they roll up easily and don't split
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