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Butternut Squash Enchilada Casserole

Cultural Context

Butternut Squash Enchilada Casserole is a modern twist on traditional Mexican enchiladas, which typically feature meat and cheese. This vegetarian version highlights the sweetness of butternut squash, making it a comforting and hearty meal. Enchiladas are often served during celebrations and family gatherings, and this casserole format makes it perfect for sharing. The dish has gained popularity beyond Mexico, appealing to those seeking plant-based options without sacrificing flavor.

MexicanMXmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 can black beans (15 oz)
2 cloves garlic
1 onion
1 jalapeno pepper
4 oz canned diced green chili peppers
8 oz Tempe
19 oz enchilada sauce
3 corn tortillas (6 in)
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
6 oz sliced black olives

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with lower fat.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2

Lightly oil a 9 by 13-inch baking dish.

3

Rinse and drain one can of black beans and set aside.

4

Mince two cloves of garlic and chop one onion.

5

Wearing gloves, seed and mince one jalapeno pepper.

6

In a medium bowl, combine the minced garlic, chopped onion, minced jalapeno, black beans, and canned diced green chili peppers.

7

Crumble an 8 oz package of Tempe into the bowl and stir everything together well, then set aside.

8

Pour 19 oz of enchilada sauce into a shallow bowl.

9

Dip three 6-inch corn tortillas into the enchilada sauce and arrange them on the bottom of the prepared baking dish, covering as much of the bottom as possible.

10

Place half of the bean mixture on top of the tortillas.

11

Dip three more 6-inch corn tortillas in the sauce and arrange them on top of the bean layer.

12

Add the remaining half of the bean mixture on top.

13

Drizzle the remaining enchilada sauce over the top.

14

Sprinkle 8 oz of shredded cheddar cheese on top.

15

Top with 6 oz of sliced black olives.

16

Cover the casserole with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

17

Uncover and continue baking for another 15 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted.

Cooking Techniques

roastingsautéinglayering

Equipment Needed

9 by 13-inch baking dishmedium bowlshallow bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Squash EnchiladasVegetarian Enchilada Casserole
Local Name: cazuela de enchiladas de calabaza

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