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Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchilada Skillet

Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchilada Skillet

Flavorful butternut squash and black bean enchilada skillet filled with fiber and protein for a delicious dinner the whole family will love.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Healthy, Mexican, Vegetarian
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 405 kcal

Equipment

  • large oven-proof skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 3 cups ½-inch-diced, peeled butternut squash (from about a 2-lb. squash)
  • salt and pepper to season
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ jalapeno diced (and seeded if you want less spice)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 8 pieces yellow corn tortillas cut into thick strips
  • 1 15 ounce can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded colby jack or mexican cheese divided
  • cilantro and greek yogurt for serving

Instructions
 

  • Add olive oil to a large oven-proof skillet and place over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and jalapeno and cook 3-5 minutes until onions become translucent and garlic is fragrant. Add cubed squash, cumin and chili powder and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is slightly tender, about 10 minutes or so. Sometimes it helps if you cover the pan with a lid to create condensation, which will help to speed up the cooking time. You want the squash to be fork tender, but not so tender that it starts to fall apart and become mush.
  • Next, add the black beans, corn tortilla pieces, and the can of enchilada sauce and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and sprinkle in ½ cup of cheese. Stir again and simmer for a few minutes. Turn on your oven broiler to high. Sprinkle an additional ½ cup of cheese over the top of the enchilada mixture and place in oven under broiler for 3-5 minutes until cheese melts. Remove from oven and serve immediately. Feel free to add in cilantro. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or hot sauce if you'd like! Enjoy.

Notes

See the full post for tips, tricks & ways to customize this enchilada skillet!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 42.8gProtein: 16.8gFat: 12.5gFiber: 13.7gSugar: 7.5g
Keyword black bean enchilada skillet, butternut squash enchilada skillet, enchilada skillet, vegetarian enchilada skillet
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