Delicious vegetarian enchilada recipe with a mix of beans, mushrooms and sweet corn. Crunchy on the outside and loaded with flavorful veggie filling inside. All this goodness is topped with Quick Enchilada Sauce and plenty of melted cheese.
For more Mexican inspired recipes try Mexican stuffed peppers, chicken tacos and taco casserole.
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How To Make Black Bean Enchiladas
Prep. Preheat oven to 400 F.
Grease casserole (9 x 13) with oil.
Cook. In a medium pan over medium heat, warm 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil and cook onion for a minute.
Add in mushrooms, spices and cook until mushrooms are golden brown. Cover with a lid and set aside.
Prep the filling. In a medium bowl mix black beans, sweet corn, onion and mushroom mix, salt and pepper, cheese (¼ cup) and 2 tablespoons of Enchilada Sauce.
Roll. Take one tortilla (warmed) and add 1 heaping tablespoon of the filling in the middle of the tortilla, roll it together and set aside on a plate (seam side down).
Bake. Pour ¼ cup of Enchilada Sauce in the casserole and tilt slightly to make sure that the bottom of the dish is covered with sauce.
Fill the dish with rolled tortillas, brush them with vegetable oil and pour the sauce on top. Bake for 20 minutes.
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Make Ahead Instructions
These Vegetarian Enchiladas make an easy cheat meal idea and are perfect to make ahead.
Follow all the steps as directed in this recipe instructions but don’t pour in the sauce before ready to bake (you can store the rolled up enchiladas in the baking dish (no sauce) or on a plate/container).
Cover the rolled enchiladas tightly with plastic wrap or tight cover, refrigerate overnight. When ready to use, pour in the sauce (bottom & top), add cheese, and bake as instructed.
Tips
- Corn tortillas (or any tortillas) are more flexible and easier to roll if heated first. Wrap them in foil and bake in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
- Another option is to dip each tortilla into Enchilada sauce before adding the filling. Depending on the sauce, enchiladas may taste extra hot. I like to control the amount of heat in my enchiladas, hence why I always add the sauce on top only (or use more mild sauce and add more).
- Sauce - pour the sauce over enchiladas either just in the middle or all over the baking dish if you like more saucy enchiladas! Plus top with cheese all over, yummy!
How To Reheat Tortillas
Corn tortillas (or any tortillas) are more flexible and easier to roll if heated first. There are two options that I recommend for this.
Reheat In Oven
Wrap them in foil and bake in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
Flash Fry
- In a deeper skillet or saucepan, heat up some vegetable oil. Add enough oil so it will cover the tortilla entirely once you dip them in.
- When the oil is heated, take one tortilla at a time (using cooking tongs) and dip in bubbly oil for 10 seconds. Don’t ‘’fry’’ them or cook, just dip and remove to a side plate lined with a kitchen towel/paper. The idea is to warm and soften tortillas to ease the rolling and prevent cracks/tearing.
I used 8-inch tortillas for this recipe but 6 or 7 inches will work too as they fit most of the pans, even smaller than 9 x 13-inch casserole. This fits about 9 enchiladas.
You can place the enchiladas in the middle of the dish in one row (rectangular baking dish) or spread them evenly in a row and place a few around the side(s) (square baking dish).
My Favorite Enchilada Toppings
- Pico de gallo
- Chile con Queso - a cheesy dip that consists of melted cheese and chili peppers.
- Avocado crema - a mix of avocado, sour cream, and lime/lemon juice.
- Guacamole or feta cheese
- Sour cream or plain greek yogurt (also coconut yogurt will taste delish!)
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INGREDIENTS
For the Filling
- ½ from whole red onion, diced
- ½ cup canned sweet corn
- 1 cup cheese, cheddar or monterey
- 3-4 cup canned black beans, drained
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 pcs baby champignon or small mushrooms of choice, diced
- Vegetable oil for cooking, I use grapeseed oil
Enchiladas
- 1 ½ cups Enchilada Sauce + 2 tbsp
- 8 corn or your favorite gluten free tortillas 8’’, warmed in the oven prior
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prep. Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Grease casserole (9 x 13) with oil.
- Cook. In a medium pan over medium heat, warm 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil and cook onion for a minute. Add in mushrooms, spices and cook until mushrooms are golden brown. Cover with a lid and set aside.
- In a medium bowl mix black beans, sweet corn, onion and mushroom mix, salt and pepper, cheese (¼ cup), and 2 tablespoons of Enchilada Sauce.
- Roll. Take one tortilla (warmed) and add 1 heaping tablespoon of the filling in the middle of the tortilla, roll it together, and set aside on a plate (seam side down).
- Bake. Pour ¼ cup of Enchilada Sauce in the casserole and tilt slightly to make sure that the bottom of the dish is covered with sauce. Fill the dish with rolled tortillas, brush them with vegetable oil and pour the sauce on top. Bake for 20 minutes.
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NOTES
- Warmed tortillas (Oven) - Corn tortillas (or any tortillas) are more flexible and easier to roll if heated first. Wrap them in foil and bake in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
- Warmed tortillas (Pan) - Flash fry Tortillas: In a deeper skillet or saucepan, heat up some vegetable oil. Add enough oil so it will cover the tortilla entirely once you dip them in.
- Fun colors - Try different combinations of tortillas like corn, wheat, naturally colored tortillas with spinach/sun-dried tomatoes/beetroot/carrots/poblano peppers/curry/turmeric.
- Another option is to dip each tortilla into Enchilada sauce before adding the filling. Depending on the sauce, enchiladas may taste extra hot. I like to control the amount of heat in my enchiladas, hence why I always add the sauce on top only (or use more mild sauce and add more).
- Sauce - pour the sauce over enchiladas either just in the middle or all over the baking dish if you like more saucy enchiladas! Plus top with cheese all over, yummy!
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Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on the products used.
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More Mexican Style Recipes
These enchiladas make a great side to serve alongside with Taco Board. Or make these delicious Chicken Street Tacos, Shrimp Tacos, or Steak Tacos. These will not disappoint!
Michelle
Great family dinner! Cheap, easy, but most of all delicious!
Julia
thank you so much Michelle, this website sure is all about easy and budget-friendly recipes 🙂
Pam
Enchiladas are a favorite around here and we're always looking for new versions. can't wait to try yours.
Julia
thank you so much, at our place too. Super easy and budget-friendly dish:)
Lima Ekram
Love this ! I also watched the video - it looks very easy! I will try it this weekend!
Julia
thank you so much, you gonna love it and how easy it is!
Shalini
This looks so good. I have some leftover tortillas and I'm definitely going to try this out! 🙂
Julia
Thank you Shalini, you'll love this!
Cate
These enchiladas look absolutely delicious! Love that they are filled with black beans too, can't wait to make these.
Julia
Thank you Cate, hope you gonna love this combo!