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Skillet Black Bean Vegetarian Enchiladas Verde

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Skillet Black Bean Enchiladas Verde are packed with late summer veggies, like zucchini, corn and poblanos. Flavor, texture and a bit of pepper jack cheese, cooking in one pan makes clean-up a snap! This recipe is vegetarian and gluten free.

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Summer Produce Inspiration

Summer is ticking along at such a fast clip, and with late summer comes an abundance of fresh produce. I feel like I’m roasting, freezing and eating everything and have a hard time figuring out what to make next.

Eggplant has had my eye lately as does collards, corn, peppers, fresh berries and of course, tomatoes! Then there’s chocolate which never goes out of season and always has my heart (coming soon!).

But I’m distracted by produce – is that strange?

Inspiration is everywhere! 

Ingredients for Skillet Black Bean Vegetarian Enchiladas Verde and sliced corn tortillas on a cutting board.     Pan frying corn tortillas in a skillet. Diced zucchini on a cutting board with other skillet enchilada ingredients.     Homemade tomatillo salsa in a jar with a spoon in it.

Mexican Food Cravings

Mexican food is probably my most craved type of food. The textures, smoky flavors, vast array of peppers and tortillas easily flip my switch. I was practically bottle fed Tex-Mex, so it’s no wonder I’m still head over heels with it today. 

With the freshest Mexican food ingredients rolling in from the farmers markets, and our co-op having fabulous tomatillos on hand for homemade Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde, it was time I shared a vegetarian enchiladas recipe. It’s been almost a year since I shared my last, Sweet Potato Wrapped Black Bean Enchiladas – way too long. 

Although I’m turning on the oven to bake and roast all the things, Skillet Black Bean Vegetarian Enchiladas Verde are stove top enchiladas made in one pan, so clean up is a snap. 

Sautéing peppers and onions in a skillet.     Adding corn and spices to the sauteed veggies. Adding zucchini to the corn and spices.     Black beans and tomatillo sauce added to the veggies in the skillet. Closeup of Skillet Black Bean Vegetarian Enchiladas Verde garnished with avocado, jalapeno and cilantro ready for sharing.

How to Make Skillet Black Bean Vegetarian Enchiladas Verde:

Making stove top enchiladas couldn’t be simpler. Here’s how to do it: 

  • First, in a 10″ skillet, pan fry corn tortillas strips in two batches until lightly charred and crisp. Set those aside to remove excess oil.
  • Second, start cooking the veggies. First onions and poblano or green bell pepper, then the corn.
  • Third, add the aromatic spices, zucchini, black beans, and Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde. Stir well, then 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. 

Top with all the good things, like tomatoes, avocados, black olives, cilantro, a sprinkle of lime, and fresh jalapeños.

Skillet Black Bean Vegetarian Enchiladas Verde in a skillet being scooped out with a spoon.

A Few Recipe Notes: 

  • Use at least a 10″ (24cm) 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! 
  • Use corn tortillas, gluten free if needed. There are fabulous wheat/corn blends tortillas on the market, but to get the tortilla strips crisp, use an all corn variety. Because corn is a top GMO crop look for organic and nonGMO tortillas. I looove La Tortilla Factory brand.
  • The cheese: I like pepper jack, but if you want to tone the spicy down a bit, use Monterey jack instead. 
  • 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.
  • I use homemade Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde in this recipe. It’s super simple to whip up! I hope you’ll give it a go.

More Vegetarian Mexican Food Recipes to Love 

  • Spanish Brown Rice
  • Easy Cheesy Tofu Enchiladas
  • Roasted Cauliflower Tinga Tacos with Chili Lime Slaw
  • Roasted Stuffed Poblanos with Smoky Quinoa, Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans 
  • Sweet Potato Wrapped Black Bean Enchiladas
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Skillet Black Bean Vegetarian Enchiladas Verde

Total Time:40 minutes
Servings:5 Generous Servings
Calories:403kcal
Author:Traci York | Vanilla And Bean
Weeknight Skillet Black Bean Vegetarian Enchiladas Verde are packed with late summer veggies, flavor, texture and a bit of pepper jack cheese. Cooking in one pan makes clean-up a snap!  vegetarian + gluten free

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 Tbs Coconut Oil divided
  • 10 (285g) 6" Corn Tortillas cut into 1" strips - not a mixture of corn and wheat
  • 1 C (112g) White or Purple Onion medium dice
  • 1/2 C (70g) Poblano Pepper diced medium, about one small / can sub green bell pepper here
  • 1 1/3 C (160g) Corn Niblets fresh off the cob or frozen
  • 2 tsp Cumin ground
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Fine Sea Salt
  • 2 C (235g) Zucchini medium dice, about one medium zucchini
  • 15 oz (425g) Black Beans one can, rinsed and drained
  • 2 C (500g) Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde , I use homemade
  • 1/4 C (60g) Water
  • 1 1/2 C (165g) Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
  • Handful Black Olives sliced (optional)

Serve With (optional):

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

Instructions

  • In a 10" skillet add one Tbs of coconut oil. Heat on medium high heat until it shimmers. Add 1/2 the tortilla strips tossing and turning the strips until they are all 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 or brown paper to catch any excess grease. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt. Repeat with remaining corn tortilla strips and one Tbs of coconut oil. Set aside and allow to cool. 
  • Add the remaining 1/2 Tbs of coconut oil to the same pan set on medium high heat - heat until shimming. Add the onions and poblano (or green bell pepper) allowing them to sear and 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 immediately. Garnish with the remaining tortilla strips and all the toppings you love. 
  • 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.
Nutrition is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. If this information is important to you, please have it verified independently.
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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Weeknight Skillet Black Bean Vegetarian Enchiladas Verde are packed with late summer veggies, flavor, texture and pepper jack cheese. Cooking in one pan makes clean-up a snap!  #vegetarian #glutenfree #VegetarianEnchiladas #EnchladasVerde #TomatilloSalsaVerde

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  1. Laurel

    December 3, 2020 at 4:25 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Traci

      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
  2. Ashley

    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
    • Traci

      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
  3. Amanda

    September 25, 2018 at 8:47 am

    Hi there – This looks amazing!! I am just wondering if you have a suggestion if we didn’t want to use the tortilla strips? Could we just add extra veggies? Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Traci

      September 25, 2018 at 9:11 am

      Hi Amanda! You bet – This recipe will come together faster than ever! You might try not baking the skillet, but instead, simply putting a lid on the skillet for a few minutes or so to melt the cheese on top. I hope this helps and that you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  4. Kristin

    September 4, 2018 at 12:25 pm

    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
    • Traci

      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
  5. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen

    August 26, 2018 at 3:38 pm

    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
    • Traci

      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
  6. Joy

    August 25, 2018 at 2:56 pm

    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
    • Traci

      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
  7. Jennifer Caldwell

    August 25, 2018 at 8:50 am

    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
    • Traci

      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
  8. Mary Ann Harville

    August 23, 2018 at 12:08 pm

    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
    • Traci

      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
  9. [email protected]

    August 22, 2018 at 8:09 am

    My son, Nicholas, loves enchiladas and, man, would he be surprised to see these babies waiting for him at the end of the day! Gorgeous as always! And you can’t beat the easy clean-up!!

    Reply
    • Traci

      August 24, 2018 at 7:57 am

      Oh my gosh, you gotta surprise him Annie! And then let him do the dishes, lol! It IS an easy clean-up after all!

      Reply
  10. Jess @choosingchia

    August 21, 2018 at 4:29 am

    These look amazing Traci! Love how simple it is to make them in a skillet. Mexican food is definitely one of my most craved foods as well!

    Reply
    • Traci

      August 24, 2018 at 7:56 am

      Thank you so much Jess! I’m SO with you!

      Reply
  11. Amisha

    August 20, 2018 at 4:24 pm

    My mouth is literally watering after reading the recipe and the description! This is absolutely my kind of stunning meal especially with all the yummy toppings! SOOOO GOOD Traci! I am going crazy over the summer produce, and I have so many recipes, but life happens right? haha. I guess I can enjoy what I can, and let the rest fall into place :)

    Beautiful recipe and photos as always.

    Reply
    • Traci

      August 24, 2018 at 7:56 am

      Haha! I understand Amisha! The summer produce is sooo good. There’s nothing like local cucumbers, corn and tomatoes. My favorite of all.

      Reply
  12. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    August 19, 2018 at 4:50 pm

    I’m so enjoying all the produce right now too Traci! I just went to my brother-in-law’s garden this weekend and picked away!! Gorgeous tomatoes, eggplant, three kinds of peppers, onions….I grabbed some of everything! Believe it or not Tom would go for everything in this recipe, except the zucchini. We’re both big Mexican food fans too, so definitely adding this to my list of must makes!

    Reply
    • Traci

      August 20, 2018 at 11:54 am

      Isn’t it so fun!? But your BIL’s garden – what a treat! Can’t wait to see what you create with all that goodness. RE: zucchini? Rob is not a fan and typically complains about it. But, not in this recipe! He devoured it! lol! Maybe you could sneak it in and Tom wouldn’t notice? lol

      Reply
  13. 2pots2cook

    August 19, 2018 at 3:44 am

    Ideal for the season ! Thank you so much !

    Reply
  14. Emily

    August 18, 2018 at 1:43 pm

    Me too- craving all the Mexican like a crazy lady lately!! I wish I had all the ingredients to make this right now because it looks like something that I want for dinner tonight. :) So many layers of flavors and colors, and one skillet! Amazing. Love to you girl! xo

    Reply
    • Traci

      August 20, 2018 at 11:52 am

      I’m SO with you on the cravings. I hope you and yours enjoy it, Emily! I love the easy clean up! xo

      Reply
  15. Heide

    August 18, 2018 at 11:44 am

    Looks delicious and great for hot summer days when you need something without the oven! Family friendly too and healthy. Way to go!

    4waystoyummy

    Reply
    • Traci

      August 20, 2018 at 11:51 am

      Thank you so much Heide!

      Reply
  16. Liz @ Floating Kitchen

    August 18, 2018 at 7:49 am

    OMG ALL the produce right now! It’s overwhelming. But I love it! This looks delicious. I could eat that whole skillet easy peasy!

    Reply
    • Traci

      August 20, 2018 at 11:35 am

      Overwhelming yes! I have to make sure I have a list with me when I go to the farm stand… else I tend to over buy. I love it too! I hear you about eating the whole skillet. Extra jalapenos please! xo

      Reply

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