Farmers Market Vegetarian Enchiladas (Printable)

A vibrant dish filled with seasonal vegetables, black beans, creamy cheese baked in a tangy sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 and Assembly

12 - 1 (15-ounce) 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

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 375°F and allow to heat thoroughly.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Incorporate zucchini, corn, and mushrooms; sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until softened. Add garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 additional minute.
03 - Remove skillet from heat. Mix in the drained black beans and chopped cilantro. Allow mixture to cool slightly before blending in 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
04 - Combine all sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Continue to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, then adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce evenly over the base of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place approximately 1/2 cup of vegetable filling in each tortilla, roll tightly, and arrange seam-side down in the dish.
06 - Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
07 - Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
08 - Let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with optional toppings such as sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, sour cream or Greek yogurt, jalapeños, and lime wedges as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Flavor-packed and vegetarian
  • Uses seasonal vegetables for freshness
02 -
  • Use any combination of seasonal vegetables you like (eg squash spinach carrots)
  • For a vegan version, use dairy-free cheese and unsweetened plant-based yogurt for topping
03 -
  • Use fresh seasonal vegetables for best flavor
  • Adjust spice levels to your preference by increasing or decreasing chili powder
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