I have had a lone sweet potato on my counter since the holidays. I decided to make this Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole. It turned out to be absolutely delicious. It's vegetarian and packed with flavor!
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 40 mins
Yields: 6 Servings
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 sweet potato, diced
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon chipotle powder, optional
¼ teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper
1 - 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups white rice cooked
8 small tortillas cut into halves, corn or flour
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups red enchilada sauce
Optional Garnish
green onions, sliced
cilantro, chopped
avocado, diced
tomatoes, chopped
Directions
1Preheat oven to 350° F. In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat add the olive oil, sweet potato, and bell pepper. Sauté for 5 - 7 minutes or until tender. Add in the chili powder, paprika, oregano, chipotle powder (if using), cumin, salt, pepper, black beans and rice. Remove from heat.
2In a dish add 1 cup of the enchilada sauce to the bottom of the pan.
3Spread ¼ cup of sauce over the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Layer 4 halves of tortilla over the sauce so that the bottom of the pan is covered.
4Layer ⅓ of the sweet potato mixture, ½ cup of the cheese and ⅓ cup of enchilada sauce over the tortillas.
5Place the second layer of tortillas on top and layer ⅓ of the sweet potato mixture, ½ cup of the cheese and ⅓ cup enchilada sauce over the tortillas.
6Repeat this process one more time for the third layer. Place the remaining tortilla halves over the top and spread the remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas.
7Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheese over the top.
8Cover with foil that's been sprayed with cooking spray and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 5 - 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned.
9Let sit for 5 minutes to firm up, then top with garnishes and serve.
This is surprisingly delicious–healthy, too. I would add black olives but then, I have never met an olive I didn’t like but that isn’t everyone’s take….
Eric Miller
January 11, 2021
This is surprisingly delicious–healthy, too. I would add black olives but then, I have never met an olive I didn’t like but that isn’t everyone’s take….