Farmers Market Vegetarian Enchiladas (Printable Version)

A vibrant, flavor-rich dish featuring seasonal vegetables, black beans, and creamy cheese baked in tangy sauce.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 chopped mushrooms
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 black 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 temperature to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and red bell pepper; cook for 3 minutes. Add zucchini, corn, and mushrooms; continue cooking for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently until softened. Stir in garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 more minute.
03 - Remove skillet from heat. Stir in drained black beans and chopped cilantro. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before folding 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. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, then adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place approximately 1/2 cup of the vegetable filling in each tortilla, roll tightly, and arrange them seam-side down in the baking dish.
06 - Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese on top.
07 - Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
08 - Remove the foil and continue baking for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
09 - Let the enchiladas cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with optional toppings as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Flexible with seasonal vegetables for year-round freshness
  • Satisfying, hearty & crowd-pleasing vegetarian main dish
02 -
  • Swap in vegetables you have on hand to make this recipe your own
  • For a vegan and gluten free version, use dairy free cheese and certified gluten free corn tortillas
03 -
  • Warm tortillas before filling to prevent tearing
  • Let enchiladas cool briefly after baking for easier serving and best texture
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