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Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchilada Skillet


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  • Author: Amber Massey, adapted from Ambitious Kitchen
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Diet: Omnivore, Vegetarian

Description

A cozy, vegetarian skillet dish perfect for a weeknight meal. Hearty and flavorful, its packed with butternut squash, black beans, and corn tortillas.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 3 cups (710 ml) diced, peeled butternut squash
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 medium sweet onion, diced
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 15 oz (425 g) can no salt added black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 8 white or yellow corn tortillas, cut into thick strips
  • 10 oz (283 g) can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup (237 ml) reduced-fat colby jack, divided
  • cilantro
  • tomatoes
  • low-fat sour cream

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large oven-proof skillet.
  2. Add onions, garlic, and jalapeno; cook for 2–3 minutes, until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant.
  3. Add cubed squash, cumin, and chili powder; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is fork-tender (8–10 minutes).
  5. Add black beans, corn tortilla pieces, and a can of enchilada sauce; stir to combine.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low; sprinkle in 1/2 cup of cheese. Stir and simmer for a few minutes.
  7. Turn on the oven broiler to high.
  8. Sprinkle an additional 1/2 cup of cheese over the top; broil for 3–5 minutes, until cheese is melted and tortilla edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
  10. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or hot sauce.

Notes

  • For a smoother sauce, blend a portion of the cooked squash before adding the black beans.
  • To reduce prep time, use pre-cut butternut squash and pre-minced garlic.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 50
  • Fiber: 10
  • Protein: 12
  • Cholesterol: 25