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Easy Black Bean Vegetarian Enchiladas Verde

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Easy Vegetarian Enchiladas Verde is a weeknight stovetop dinner with veggies like zucchini, corn and poblanos with black beans and green salsa verde. Full of flavor, texture and a bit of Monterey jack cheese, cooking in one pan makes clean-up a snap! This recipe is vegetarian and easily gluten free.

Vegetarian salsa verde enchiladas in a skillet with a spoon, ready for serving.

This recipe was first published in September 2018 and has been updated with new, notes, text and images September 2022. The recipe remains unchanged.

Table of Contents

  • Why You’ll Love this Stovetop Enchiladas Verdes Recipe
  • Ingredients You’ll Need
  • Quick Guide: How to Make Stovetop Black Bean Enchiladas Verde
  • What to Serve With Easy Veggie Enchiladas
  • A Few Recipe Tips
  • More Vegetarian Mexican Food Recipes to Love 
  • Easy Black Bean Vegetarian Enchiladas Verde Recipe

Why You’ll Love this Stovetop Enchiladas Verdes Recipe

Busy days call for easy dinners. While I love a more traditional enchilada recipe like these Cheesy Tofu Enchiladas, it’s just not going to happen during the work-week. When Mexican food cravings strike, stovetop enchiladas to the rescue! Here’s why you’ll love this recipe:

  • Cooked in One Pan on the Stovetop
  • Hearty and Filling
  • Ready in About 40 Minutes
  • Leftover Freeze Easily

Similar to traditional vegetarian enchiladas with green enchilada sauce, however this recipe is deconstructed so it comes together quicker.

Ingredients for easy black bean enchiladas verde.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Corn Tortillas – I like La Tortilla Factory or Mi Rancho brands for authentic flavor
  • Red or White Onion
  • Poblano Pepper – a mild and flavorful pepper, use green bell pepper if a sub is needed
  • Corn Niblets – fresh off the cob tastes best, but frozen or canned will work
  • Fresh Zucchini
  • Black Beans – Homemade Black Beans are super tasty and economical, but canned can be used
  • Tomatillo Salsa – also known as salsa verde. Homemade Salsa Verde or store bought will work here. For store bought, I like Ms. Renfro’s or Fontera brand
  • Shredded Cheese – my favorite is Pepper Jack cheese but for a milder approach, Monterey Jack is delicious as well
  • Spices – cumin, chili powder, salt
1. slice corn tortilla strips on a cutting board. 2. fresh corn sliced from the cob in a pie plate. 3. diced zucchini in a bowl. 4. diced poblano peppers on a cutting board.

Quick Guide: How to Make Stovetop Black Bean Enchiladas Verde

Making stovetop enchiladas couldn’t be simpler. In summary, here’s how to do it (see recipe card below for details): 

  • First, in a 10″ skillet, pan fry corn tortillas strips in two batches over medium heat until lightly charred and crisp. Set those aside on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Second, start cooking the veggies. First onions and poblano or green bell pepper, then the corn.
  • Third, add the spices, zucchini, black beans, and green salsa verde. Stir in some of the tortilla strips. These will soften as they cook with the salsa verde.
  • Next, lid for a few minutes to cook, then sprinkle on the pepper jack cheese.
  • Last, lid just for a few more minutes, until the cheese melts and dinner is done.
1. pan fried tortilla strips in a skillet. 2. poblano pepper and onions sauted in a skillet.
1. spices and ingredients in a skillet. 2. black beans, zucchini, verde sauce and veggies in a skillet. 3. all the ingredients stirred together in a skillet. 4. crunchy tortilla strips are added to the ingredients in the skillet.

What to Serve With Easy Veggie Enchiladas

Share with your favorite Mexican food condiments. Here are some ideas:

  • Cilantro
  • Creamy Guacamole Recipe with Sour Cream
  • Mexican Chipotle Salsa
  • Limes
  • Pickled Jalapeno Peppers
  • Black Olives
  • Chili Lime Pepita Crema
  • Sour Cream

To stretch this meal further, share with a hearty side dish like this Spanish Brown Rice (it’s a maker favorite too!).

Vegetarian Enchiladas Verde in a skillet with my hand scooping out a portion.

A Few Recipe Tips

  • Use at least a 10 inch (24 centimeters) skillet for this recipe. I use a cast iron skillet. The pan gets full so you’ll have to watch those ingredients as you begin stirring – we don’t want any going overboard!
  • Because corn is a top GMO crop look for organic and nonGMO corn tortillas. Gluten free if needed.
  • Freezer friendly? Yes please! Store in lidded containers, in the freezer for up to two weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then rewarm, covered in the oven at 350F (180C) for about 15 minutes.
  • Maker’s Note – time saving tip from Denise: “Instead of frying the tortilla strips I slice according to the recipe, spray with a little olive oil and light sprinkle of salt. Place in a 400 degree oven and check every few minutes. I stir them around once and they only take about 5 minutes.”

More Vegetarian Mexican Food Recipes to Love 

  • Tostadas with Fajita Veggies
  • Tofu Tacos
  • One Pan Vegetarian Mexican Quinoa
  • Roasted Cauliflower Tinga Tacos with Chili Lime Slaw
  • Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Easy vegetarian green enchiladas in a skillet with a spoon ready for sharing.
Print Recipe

Easy Black Bean Vegetarian Enchiladas Verde Recipe

Total Time:40 minutes
Servings:5 Generous Servings
Calories:403kcal
Author:Traci York | Vanilla And Bean
Easy Black Bean Enchiladas Verde is a weeknight stovetop dinner with veggies, like zucchini, corn and poblanos with black beans and green salsa verde. Full of flavor, texture and a bit of Monterey jack cheese, cooking in one pan makes clean-up a snap! This recipe is vegetarian and gluten free.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil divided, like avocado or olive oil
  • 10 (285 grams) 6 inch Corn Tortillas cut into 1 inch strips
  • 1 cup (112 grams) White or Red Onion medium dice
  • 1/2 cup (70 grams) Poblano Pepper diced medium, about one small / can sub green bell pepper
  • 1 1/3 cups (160 grams) Corn Niblets fresh off the cob or frozen, about two ears of fresh corn
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 2 cups (235 grams) Zucchini medium dice, about one medium zucchini
  • 15 ounces (425 grams) Cooked Black Beans one can or homemade (about 1 3/4 cups) rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups (500 grams) Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
  • 1/4 cup (60 grams) Water
  • 1 1/2 cups (165 grams) Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack Cheese shredded, packed
  • Handful Black Olives sliced (optional)

Serve With (optional):

  • More tortilla strips, fresh or pickled jalapeños, sour cream, limes, avocado, cilantro, sliced tomatoes, salsa.

Instructions

  • In a 10" skillet add one tablespoon of oil. Heat on medium high heat until it shimmers. Add half the tortilla strips tossing and turning the strips until they are coated with oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes without flipping or stirring, then give them a toss.
    Fry up to about 10 minutes or until the tortilla strips are a bit charred, and golden (they'll become more crisp as they cool). Remove from pan and place on a paper towel to catch excess grease. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
    Repeat with remaining corn tortilla strips and one tablespoon of oil. Set aside. 
  • Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil to the same pan set on medium high heat – heat until shimming. Add the onions and poblano allowing them to become a bit charred. Stir only occasionally for about four minutes.
    Add the corn, stir and allow veggies to continue charring by only stirring a few times for another four minutes. 
  • To the skillet add the cumin, chili powder and sea salt. Stir so that all the veggies are covered, about one minute. Add the zucchini, beans, salsa verde and water. The pan will be full so gently stir and turn the ingredients so that they're incorporated and nothing falls overboard!
    Reserve a cup of tortilla strips and add the rest to the skillet, gently incorporating the tortilla strips into the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a simmer. Turn heat to low to medium-low and put a lid on the skillet. Cook for three minutes with the lid on to warm though or until bubbly.
    Sprinkle the cheese over the top and sliced black olives if using. Put the lid on again for an additional two minutes or long enough to melt the cheese.
    Remove from heat and serve. Garnish with the remaining tortilla strips and all the toppings you love. 
  • To Store: Store leftovers in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to three days or in the freezer for up two weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator for at least eight hours or overnight. Gently reheat, covered in a 350F (180C) oven.

Notes

Here are some of my favorite condiment recipes for this recipe from the blog! Creamy Guacamole Recipe with Sour Cream, Mexican Chipotle Salsa, Pickled Jalapeno Peppers and Chili Lime Pepita Crema.
Nutrition is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. If this information is important to you, please have it verified independently.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 1395mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1170IU | Vitamin C: 27.4mg | Calcium: 299mg | Iron: 3.2mg
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  1. Avatar for MaryAnn | The Beach House KitchenMaryAnn | The Beach House Kitchen

    September 18, 2022 at 12:32 pm

    This is my kind of meal Traci! Love that it cooks right on the stovetop too. I can whip this one up in the camper for our camping trips!

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      September 20, 2022 at 1:17 pm

      Perfect camper food, Mare! We are on the same page!

      Reply
  2. Avatar for DeniseDenise

    July 20, 2021 at 2:47 pm

    4 stars
    Love this recipe for a week night because it comes together easy and quick. I usually have all the ingredients on hand so it comes in handy on a night I don’t have anything planned.

    Instead of frying the tortilla strips I slice according to the recipe, spray with a little olive oil and light sprinkle of salt. Place in a 400 degree oven and check every few minutes. I stir them around once and they only take about 5 minutes.

    Reply
    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      July 20, 2021 at 3:08 pm

      Hi Denise! Thank you for your note and sharing your tip! It’s such a great idea :D SO happy to hear you’re enjoying the skillet enchiladas. I loooove this one too!

      Reply
  3. Avatar for LaurelLaurel

    December 3, 2020 at 4:25 pm

    5 stars
    So easy, so flavorful, and did I say easy. I am thrilled that I found this blog, just a bit of searching, and there are so many yummy recipes it was hard to choose which one to make first. I am glad I went with this one and will definitely make it again. I didn’t have time to make the Roasted Tomatillo Salsa so I used a jar of the one from Trader Joe’s with the white lid, it made a great substitute.

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      December 3, 2020 at 6:20 pm

      Hi Laurel! Thank you for your note, kind words and giving the recipe a go. Hooray for an easy, yummy dinner! Yes to premade salsa – thank you for your recommendation! So happy you stopped by!

      Reply
  4. Avatar for AshleyAshley

    May 18, 2020 at 7:25 pm

    Amazing!!!!
    I used elote Mexican street corn in it but followed everything the same. I will definitely be making this again!

    Reply
    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      May 20, 2020 at 8:12 am

      Hi Ashley! Thank you for your note and giving the recipe a go! Mexican street corn sounds amazing!

      Reply
  5. Avatar for KristinKristin

    September 4, 2018 at 12:25 pm

    5 stars
    Once I made your salsa verde, how could I not make this? And how happy am I that I did?! It’s mouthwatering. It has all the flavors (corn, chili, lime …) and textures (crispy, crunchy, gooey) that I want in an enchilada. The salsa verde is just perfect for this dish, and I love how it all comes together in one pan. I used a 12” cast iron skillet and it worked great. And confession: I may have snacked on some of the salted corn strips as I cooked … 🙄 Your recipes are truly some of the most delicious I’ve made. I’m eyeing those gf espresso brownies next!

    Reply
    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      September 4, 2018 at 2:13 pm

      I was so happy to receive your note, Kristin! I love your description “crispy, crunchy, gooey” and I’m right there with you! Your 12″ cast iron skillet is more appropriate for this recipe I’m sure. No doubt there is plenty of snackin going on when I fry up those tortilla strips – Rob loves them! So happy you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  6. Avatar for Geraldine | Green Valley KitchenGeraldine | Green Valley Kitchen

    August 26, 2018 at 3:38 pm

    5 stars
    I love a good one skillet recipe, Traci – and especially ones packed with veggies. It’s such a great idea adding tortilla strips to this – between the tortilla strips and the veggies this is one filling and healthy dish. There is so much great produce now – it seems the garden is giving out one last burst of energy before everything starts to wind down for fall. Hope you are having a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      September 4, 2018 at 2:11 pm

      I’m with you Geraldine! I love it too! Easy peasy and really simple to make too. September is so abundant and the transition to fall is such a cherished time. I can imagine all you’ve got coming in right now. Hope you had a beautiful long weekend. xo

      Reply
  7. Avatar for JoyJoy

    August 25, 2018 at 2:56 pm

    5 stars
    My husband and I really enjoyed this recipe! We aren’t fans of zucchini so I subbed mushrooms instead. A friend given me jalapeños and i used those instead of the poblanos.
    Thank you for sharing the recipe! I look forward to more great suppers from your recipes!

    Reply
    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      August 25, 2018 at 4:02 pm

      Hellooo Joy! Thank you for your note and kind words. Your subs sounds SO delicious. Mushrooms are fabulous in Mexican food and I’m going to have to give it a go in this recipe!

      Reply
  8. Avatar for Jennifer CaldwellJennifer Caldwell

    August 25, 2018 at 8:50 am

    5 stars
    This dish seriously is to die for! One of my favorites, I absolutely love when you share it with me. Drool drool. It’s got ALL the good stuff… fresh, crisp corn and zucchini, VERDE salsa, the crunch of the tortilla strips, the splendor of the jalapenos… I could go on and on! Thank you, dear sister, for being a constant source of inspiration, health, and joy.

    Reply
    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      August 25, 2018 at 4:03 pm

      Ohhh thank you Jen! So happy you enjoyed these Enchiladas and happy too that I can share them with youuu! xo

      Reply
  9. Avatar for Mary Ann HarvilleMary Ann Harville

    August 23, 2018 at 12:08 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is awesome and easy to make! I made this for us on Monday and then again on Tuesday for a friend. Who btw has asked me to help her eat and cook healthy food. I recommended your blog first! I have loved any of Traci’s recipes that I have tried. They are easy and delicious 😊 Traci ROCKS.

    Reply
    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      August 24, 2018 at 7:59 am

      Hi Mary Ann! Thank you so much for your note, kind words and sharing the blog with your friend! So happy to hear you’ve already gotten some mileage out of these easy enchiladas!

      Reply

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