vegetarian

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchiladas

Corn tortillas stuffed with smoky black beans and roasted sweet potato, smothered in homemade red enchilada sauce and melted cheese. A satisfying vegetarian main that even meat-lovers crave.

By BellyFruit KitchenJuly 15, 2025
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchiladas
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Servings
5

Ingredients

  • 10 corn tortillas
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced small
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 3 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 2 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Sliced avocado, sour cream, and cilantro, to serve

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the enchilada sauce: toast dried chiles in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side. Place in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for 20 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Blend soaked chiles with fire-roasted tomatoes, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and 1 cup of the soaking water until smooth. Season with salt. Simmer in a saucepan for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust.

  3. 3

    Toss sweet potato with olive oil, salt, and cumin. Roast at 425°F for 20 minutes until tender and caramelized.

  4. 4

    Combine roasted sweet potato, black beans, and corn. Season with salt.

  5. 5

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  6. 6

    Warm tortillas wrapped in a damp paper towel in the microwave for 45 seconds. Working quickly, dip each tortilla in the enchilada sauce, fill with the sweet potato mixture and a pinch of cheese, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.

  7. 7

    Pour remaining enchilada sauce over all the enchiladas. Top with remaining cheese.

  8. 8

    Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 more minutes until bubbly and cheese is browned.

  9. 9

    Serve with sliced avocado, sour cream, and fresh cilantro.

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