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Vegan Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas with a simple pumpkin enchilada sauce. Gluten-free

Vegan Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas with Pumpkin

Course: Entree
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8 enchiladas
Calories: 509kcal
Author: Ashley
Vegan Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas made with sprouted gluten-free corn tortillas and pumpkin enchilada sauce. The perfect Mexican fall dish!
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Ingredients

Enchiladas:

  • 2 TBS oil divided
  • 3 cups cubed butternut squash could also sub sweet potato
  • 1/2 medium onion diced
  • 1 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 8 Sprouted Gluten-free Corn Tortillas
  • shredded dairy-free/vegan cheese

Pumpkin Enchilada Sauce:

  • 1 15 oz canned pumpkin
  • 2 cups water or can use half broth
  • 1 1/2 TBS chili powder
  • 1 TBS cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce + 2 tsp adobo sauce
  • 1 TBS minced garlic

Toppings:

  • avocado
  • fresh cilantro
  • vegan shredded cheese

Instructions

  • Prepare squash by cutting off ends, removing skin with peeler and scooping out seeds. Cut into small cubes.
  • Lightly grease 9x13 pan; set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400ºF; line a baking sheet with foil. Place cubed butternut squash on baking sheet, tossing with about 1 tablespoon of oil. Sprinkle on some cumin, garlic powder and salt. Bake for 10-12 minutes until tender. Remove from oven and set aside. Turn oven down to 350ºF.
  • While the squash is baking, prepare the sauce: In blender combine canned pumpkin, water, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt adobo pepper + sauce and garlic. Blend until completely smooth. Transfer pumpkin sauce to medium pot and over medium-low heat. Bring to simmer for 10 minutes – while the simmer step can be skipped, this will add more flavor to sauce.
  • While the sauce is simmering prepare the onions and black beans: In a large skillet over medium heat cook onions in oil until fragrant. Add in black beans and gently stir. Once butternut squash is done add into skillet.
  • Once the sauce has simmered for 10 minutes, add about 1/2 cup to butternut squash and black bean skillet stirring to coat.
  • Place about 1 cup of pumpkin enchilada sauce in bottom of 9x13 greased skillet.
  • Sprinkle a little bit of water on corn tortillas and place in microwave for about 30 seconds – or wrap in damp towel. This will help soften the corn tortillas and make them easier to roll.
  • Prepare enchiladas: Place corn tortillas on flat surface. Fill with about 1/2 cup of the butternut squash black bean mixture. Sprinkle on about 2 tablespoons of cheese, if using. Gently roll and place seam side down in baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas – you should have enough for 8 tortillas. If you have extras, no worries. The mixture makes a great power bowl filling. Cover enchiladas with the remaining sauce.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, topping with about 1/2 cup vegan shredded cheese for the last 5 minutes if desired. Serve immediately topping with fresh cilantro, avocado and more cheese if you'd like!

Notes

Store leftovers in covered container in fridge up to 3 days.
Recipe adapted from Minimalist Baker and Martha Stewart

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchilada | Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 534mg | Sodium: 534mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 10g