Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchiladas

Name: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchiladas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the Filling:; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 🍠; 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒; 1/2 tsp salt 🧂; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️; 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed 🫘; 1/2 cup corn kernels 🌽; 1/2 red onion, diced 🧅; 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese 🧀; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿; For the Enchilada Sauce:; 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒; 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄; 1 tbsp tomato paste 🍅; 1 tsp chili powder 🌶️; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp oregano 🌿; 1/4 tsp cinnamon (for depth) ✨; 1 cup tomato sauce 🍅; 1/2 cup vegetable broth 🍲; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 🍏; For the Assembly:; 8 small corn or flour tortillas 🌮; 1/2 cup shredded cheese (for topping) 🧀; 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional for spice) 🌶️; 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional) 🥛

Prep: 20 minutesCook: 30 minutes

Story

As Don Luis filled each tortilla with the rich, savory blend of black beans and sweet potatoes, the kitchen filled with a comforting warmth. “Enchiladas should be hearty, full of flavor, and made with love,” he said, drizzling his homemade enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas. A sprinkle of cheese, a touch of fresh cilantro, and into the oven they went—transforming into a bubbling, golden dish perfect for gathering around the table. This Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchilada recipe is the perfect blend of earthy, sweet, and spicy flavors wrapped in a warm tortilla. Let’s make the Don Luis Special version, ensuring every bite is bursting with bold, comforting goodness! 🔥 Prep & Cook Time

Ingredients

For the Filling:
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 🍠
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
0.5 tsp salt 🧂
0.25 tsp black pepper
0.5 tsp cumin
0.5 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed 🫘
0.5 cup corn kernels 🌽
0.5 red onion, diced 🧅
0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese 🧀
0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
For the Enchilada Sauce:
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 tbsp tomato paste 🍅
1 tsp chili powder 🌶️
1 tsp cumin
0.5 tsp oregano 🌿
0.25 tsp cinnamon (for depth) ✨
1 cup tomato sauce 🍅
0.5 cup vegetable broth 🍲
1 tsp apple cider vinegar 🍏
For the Assembly:
8 small corn or flour tortillas 🌮
0.5 cup shredded cheese (for topping) 🧀
0.25 cup sliced jalapeños (optional for spice) 🌶️
0.25 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional) 🥛

Instructions

11️⃣ Roast the Sweet Potatoes
2Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until tender. 🍠🔥
32️⃣ Make the Enchilada Sauce
4In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cinnamon. Stir for 1 minute to release the flavors. Pour in tomato sauce, broth, and apple cider vinegar. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 🍅✨
53️⃣ Prepare the Filling
6In a bowl, mix roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, shredded cheese, and cilantro. Stir until well combined. 🌿🫘🔥
74️⃣ Assemble the Enchiladas
8Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce at the bottom of a baking dish. Fill each tortilla with the sweet potato mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down. Pour the remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle with cheese. 🌮🧀✨
95️⃣ Bake & Serve
10Bake uncovered at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden. Garnish with jalapeños, sour cream, and extra cilantro. Serve hot and enjoy! 🔥🌮

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