Farmers Market Vegetarian Enchiladas (Print)

Flavor-packed enchiladas filled with fresh vegetables, black beans, and cheese in homemade tangy sauce.

# Ingredients:

→ 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 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 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and red bell pepper for 3 minutes. Add diced zucchini, corn, and chopped mushrooms; cook for 5 to 6 minutes until softened, stirring frequently. Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper; cook for 1 additional minute.
03 - Remove skillet from heat and add drained black beans and chopped cilantro to the vegetable mixture. Let cool slightly, then stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese.
04 - Combine tomato sauce, tomato paste, vegetable broth, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place approximately 1/2 cup of vegetable filling into each tortilla, roll tightly, and arrange seam-side down in the baking dish.
06 - Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, then sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
07 - Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
08 - Allow enchiladas to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with optional toppings as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Packed with nutritious seasonal vegetables
  • Customizable for vegetarian and vegan diets
02 -
  • Use any combination of seasonal vegetables like squash, spinach, or carrots for extra variety
  • For vegan enchiladas, swap in dairy free cheese and plant based yogurt
03 -
  • Prep the filling a day ahead and assemble right before baking to save time
  • Layer extra sauce around the edges to keep tortillas soft and flavorful
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