Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchiladas

Ingredients

• 1 large (about 1 lb) sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
• 8 corn tortillas (6-inch)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
• 1/2 small red onion, finely diced, for topping
• 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss the sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the cumin, chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
3. Roast for 20 to 22 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the sweet potato is tender when pierced with a fork and lightly browned at the edges.
4. While the sweet potato roasts, mash the black beans lightly in a bowl with a fork, leaving about half the beans whole, and stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and half the cilantro.
5. Once the sweet potato is done, reduce the oven temperature to 375 F.
6. Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce over the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
7. Warm the tortillas by stacking them between damp paper towels and microwaving for 45 seconds, which keeps them pliable so they do not crack when rolled.
8. Combine the roasted sweet potato with the mashed black bean mixture in a large bowl.
9. Lay a tortilla flat, spoon about 1/3 cup of the filling down the center, sprinkle with a little cheese, and roll it up snugly; place seam-side down in the baking dish and repeat with the remaining tortillas.
10. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
11. Bake uncovered for 18 to 20 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling at the edges and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
12. Let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving, then top with the remaining cilantro, diced red onion, and lime wedges.

Tips

Why You'll Love This

• Naturally sweet from roasted sweet potato, no added sugar needed
• Freezer-friendly and great for meal prep
• Packed with fiber from beans and sweet potato

Nutrition

Nutrition values are estimated per serving based on the ingredients used.