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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas

Cultural Context

Enchiladas, a staple of Mexican cuisine, originated as a way to preserve corn tortillas by filling them with various ingredients. Traditionally, enchiladas are made with meats or cheese, but vegetarian versions like sweet potato and black bean enchiladas celebrate the rich flavors of plant-based ingredients. This dish has become popular in many regions, adapting to local tastes while maintaining its core essence of comfort and nourishment.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 large sweet potatoes
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (13.4-ounce) package no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach, coarsely chopped
8 corn tortillas

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2

Pierce 1 sweet potato all over with a fork, and place on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet.

3

Roast until tender, about 40 minutes.

4

Peel and mash the roasted sweet potato; measure out 1 cup.

5

Meanwhile, peel and shred the raw sweet potato; measure out 2 cups.

6

Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.

7

In a medium saucepan, heat tomatoes, mashed sweet potato, and curry powder to a boil.

8

Remove from heat and purée mixture until smooth.

9

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add shredded sweet potato and cook 1 to 2 minutes until it begins to stick to the pan.

10

Stir in 1/2 cup water and cumin, cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.

11

Remove from heat and stir in black beans and spinach until evenly combined.

12

Spread 1/2 cup sauce in the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish.

13

Gently warm tortillas in the oven or a dry skillet.

14

Lightly coat 1 tortilla in sauce in the baking dish.

15

Spoon 1/8 of the bean and sweet potato mixture down the center of the tortilla.

16

Wrap and roll the tortilla to the end of the baking dish. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

17

Top with remaining sauce.

18

Bake about 20 minutes or until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

ovenmedium saucepanlarge saucepanimmersion blenderupright blender2-quart baking dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegan

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Vegetarian EnchiladasSweet Potato Enchiladas
Local Name: Enchiladas de papa dulce y frijoles negros

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