Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
2 cups red enchilada sauce
10–12 small corn tortillas, halved
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Optional toppings: Avocado, sour cream, lime wedges, sliced jalapeños
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper on a large baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly browned.
Step 2: Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine the roasted sweet potatoes, drained black beans, and frozen corn. Stir gently to mix the base for your sweet potato and black bean enchilada casserole.
Step 3: Spread about 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking and add flavor to the bottom layer.
Step 4: Place a layer of halved corn tortillas over the sauce, overlapping them slightly to cover the bottom of the dish completely.
Step 5: Top the tortillas with half of the sweet potato and bean mixture, followed by another 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
Step 6: Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, the rest of the sweet potato and bean mixture, and another 1/2 cup of sauce.
Step 7: Finish with a final layer of tortillas, the remaining sauce, and the rest of the shredded cheese. Cover the dish with foil.
Step 8: Bake the sweet potato and black bean enchilada casserole for 20 minutes covered. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Step 9: Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh cilantro and your favorite toppings before serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, use a hot enchilada sauce or add a can of diced green chiles to the bean mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Healthy Dinner
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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