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Vegetarian Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchiladas

Butternut squash, black beans, tomatoes, cilantro and spices are simmered in a skillet with green chilies and jalapeno, then wrapped in tortillas and baked in the oven with enchilada sauce and cheese – these vegetarian enchiladas are delicious!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8 enchiladas
Calories: 185 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Red Enchilada Sauce (homemade or canned)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 1/2 cups peeled butternut squash (cut 1/2-inch-dice)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 Jalapeño (seeded and diced)
  • 10 oz can Rotel Tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 1/2 cups reduced sodium canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 8 medium low-carb whole wheat flour tortillas (I used La Tortilla Factory)
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped scallions (for garnish)
  • reduced-fat sour cream (for serving (optional))

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Place 1/4 cup enchilada sauce on the bottom of a large baking dish.
  3. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in large skillet. Add onions, garlic, and jalapeno and cook 2-3 minutes until onions become translucent and garlic is fragrant.
  4. Add cubed butternut, Rotel tomatoes, black beans, water,  cilantro, cumin and chili powder and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender, about 30 to 35 minutes.
  5. Place about a generous 1/3 cup filling in the center of each tortilla and roll, place on the baking dish seam side down. Repeat with the remaining filling.
  6. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese and bake, covered with foil until hot and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Top with scallions and eat with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1enchilada Calories 185kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 6g (9%) Cholesterol 7.5mg (3%) Sodium 864mg (36%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8enchiladas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 185

% Daily Value*

Serving 1enchilada
Calories 185kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 6g 9%
Cholesterol 7.5mg 3%
Sodium 864mg 36%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.