Stacked Pumpkin Enchiladas
Adding pumpkin to the homemade enchilada sauce not only makes them seasonal, it also makes them especially healthy and extra creamy because of the light consistency of canned pumpkin. I also call this fall pumpkin recipe: stacked pumpkin enchiladas "lazy enchiladas" or "enchi-lasagna" because rather than stuffing and rolling the enchiladas, you stack all the ingredients which saves loads of time. It's a perfect meal for Halloween dinner. You can also top the enchiladas with fresh chopped cilantro for extra flavor and color, and add a later of cooked chicken or ground beef for meat lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 zucchini halved lengthwise and sliced
- 1 red onion chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper chopped (or use any color)
- 1 jalepeno seeded and finely chopped (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups salsa
- 15 oz. canned pumpkin or use 1 1/4 cups cooked pureed pumpkin or butternut squash
- 12 corn tortillas
- 15 oz. canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar or use Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup low fat sour cream or use plain Greek yogurt, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, and spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat a large heavy skillet over medium to medium-high heat, and when it is hot, add the oil and swirl it around. Add the zucchini, onions, and peppers and sauté them, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and starting to brown in spots, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the salsa and pumpkin in a blender and puree them. If it is too thick to pour out of the blender, blend in 1/2 cup water or broth to thin it.
- Pour 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of the baking dish and spread it around with a spatula. Top it with 6 tortillas, letting them overlap where necessary. Top the tortillas with 1/2 the sautéed vegetables, ½ the beans, 1/2 the remaining sauce, and ½ the cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, vegetables, beans, and sauce, ending with a layer of cheese. (At this point you can cover and refrigerate the casserole for up to 24 hours, if desired.)
- Spray the bottom of a piece of foil, cover the dish with the sprayed side down, and bake it for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake it for 5 more minutes. Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes, if possible, cut it into squares to serve it, topped with sour cream, if desired, or refrigerate it for up to 3 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months.
Notes
Tip: Before freezing a casserole, let it cool completely so the steam doesn’t cause ice crystals to form.
Want to make beans from scratch? Check out our post on how to make beans in the slow cooker or Instant Pot pressure cooker.
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Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 15gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 969mgPotassium: 758mgFiber: 10gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 9577IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 335mgIron: 3mg
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