Farmers Market Vegetarian Enchiladas (Print Version)

A vibrant dish featuring seasonal vegetables, black beans, and cheese baked in tangy sauce.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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-ounce) 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 pepper, to taste

→ Optional Toppings

25 - Sliced avocado
26 - Fresh cilantro
27 - Sour cream or Greek yogurt
28 - Sliced jalapeños
29 - Lime wedges

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and red bell pepper; sauté for 3 minutes. Add zucchini, corn, and mushrooms, stirring often, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper; cook for another minute.
03 - Remove skillet from heat. Stir in drained black beans and chopped cilantro. Allow mixture to cool slightly before folding in 1 cup of shredded cheese.
04 - In a medium saucepan, combine tomato sauce, tomato paste, vegetable broth, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes and adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place about 1/2 cup of the vegetable and bean filling into each tortilla, roll tightly, and arrange seam-side down in the prepared dish.
06 - Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
07 - Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
08 - Allow enchiladas to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with optional toppings such as sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, sour cream or Greek yogurt, jalapeños, and lime wedges as desired.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Perfect use for colorful seasonal vegetables
  • Makes a satisfying & vegetarian main dish
02 -
  • You can use any favorite seasonal vegetables—even squash or spinach.
  • For gluten-free, select certified corn tortillas & check all labels for allergens.
03 -
  • Let the enchiladas cool for several minutes before slicing for easier serving.
  • Margarita or chilled Mexican lager pairs perfectly with this meal.
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