Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas are dairy-free, vegan, and can be made gluten-free. They make for an easy weeknight dinner!
One of my favorite food combos is sweet potatoes with black beans. They just go together so perfectly! If you're a longtime reader around here, you know I'm always looking for any excuse to eat sweet potatoes.
This fun twist on enchiladas would be perfect for Meatless Monday or Taco Tuesday! Although, I won't tell if you give it a go any other day of the week. When I made these the first time, we ate them on repeat throughout the week!
When I make this recipe, I use two baking dishes. One for me and one for my husband. I cover my enchiladas in vegan (dairy-free) cheese and my husband gets the real deal. If you have food allergies in your family or deal with picky eaters, you may want to do the same!
A lot of our meals are actually made or finished separately because I enjoy sprinkling on nutritional yeast on top or adding something "special" into mine. Can you relate?
As this is the first post of 2019, I want to wish you a very happy new year and thank you for visiting my blog! Let me know in the comments if you give this a try. Enjoy!
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes roughly chopped
- 1 red onion diced
- 1 jalapeño diced
- 1 15-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- ½ tablespoon cumin
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Bag of tortillas flour, corn, or gluten-free
- 2 cups enchilada sauce divided
- Dairy-free cheese
- Avocado
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x13 baking dish.
- Place chopped sweet potatoes into a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, about 15 minutes. As the sweet potatoes cook, sauté the red onion and jalapeño in a small skillet.
- Once cooked, combine sweet potato, red onion, jalapeño, black beans, and spices in a large bowl. Mix then taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
- Pour one cup enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Heat up each of the tortillas, so they are easier to work with.
- To assemble, divide the mixture evenly between each tortilla. Roll together tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Once all of the enchiladas are in the dish, top with remaining sauce and dairy-free cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes then serve warm, topped with avocado.
Cassidy @ Cassidys Craveable Creations says
These look delicious, we're HUGE fans of sweet potatoes!! I always forget how well they go with enchiladas - YUM!!!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Mmm yes 🙂 I hope you give this recipe a try!
Kristen Wood says
These sound ridiculously easy and delicious! Yum!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks, Kristen! Let me know if you give it a try 🙂
Erin Dee says
This is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner! Such a delicious dinner for the family!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Absolutely 🙂 Thanks so much!
Shanophia says
Yum! Looks good. Interested in the taste of the sweet potatoes and black beans together.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks 🙂 I hope you give it a try!
karen says
yum!!! i am on a sweet potato craze right now! these sound so delicious and easy to make.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
So simple 🙂 I hope you try em soon!
Maggie Unzueta says
Yum! This Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas looks soooo delicious! Would love making this at home for the family.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks, Maggie 🙂 I hope you do!
Emily says
YUM!! Thanks for sharing... I love your bean and potato recipes! I actually make your black bean and sweet potato tostadas a while back 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Oh, Emily! Your comment just made my week 🙂 Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy this recipe as well.
Rebecca says
Yum! I love the idea of putting sweet potatoes in an enchilada (or even a burrito or taco!)
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Oh yeah, for sure 🙂
Kim S says
I love a good enchilada recipe! This combo sounds great!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks Kim, so do I 🙂
Michelle says
I've never thought to combine these ingredients together but it actually sounds good!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Let me know what you think if you give it a try!
Alexandra says
Mm, these sound so delicious. What a lovely combination! I love anything with sweet potato, so this sounds like the dish for me.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks, Alexandra 🙂 I hope you give it a try soon!
Gena says
I love both sweet potatoes, and Mexican food. And I am vegetarian, so I am so cooking following your great recipe this weekend 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life says
So happy to hear that 🙂 Enjoy!!
krystal says
I am skipping meat this month so this is an awesome idea. Looks delicious!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Woohoo! I have quite a few meatless meals on my blog, let me know if you're looking for something particular. Happy to help 🙂
Beth says
This is a perfect recipe for our household! My husband has a restrictive anti-inflammatory diet, and my son is a vegetarian, so I'm always on the lookout for recipes we'll all enjoy.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
I'm so happy you came across this recipe 🙂 I hope you all enjoy it!
Karen says
Sweet potatoes have become one of my favorite things to add to recipes. This looks delicious!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yes, I love them 🙂 I hope you give this recipe a try!