Easy Vegetarian Enchiladas Recipe make the perfect busy weeknight meal that can be prepped ahead and baked when ready. A black bean and vegetable mixture is topped with your favorite enchilada sauce and cheese and baked into a warm, gooey Mexican favorite. 

EASY VEGETARIAN ENCHILADAS RECIPE

I had a craving a few weeks ago and I knew I had to do something about it.  

When it comes to Mexican food, enchiladas are high up on my list. My whole family loves them too! 

We rotate between today’s Easy Vegetarian Enchiladas Recipe and these other enchilada recipes like Chicken Enchiladas and Three Cheese Beef Enchiladas.

I can’t decide if it is the sauce, the filling or the cheese.

Or maybe the combination of them all together, baked into a warm, gooey, flavorful bite of deliciousness?

If you like to have meatless Monday in your house, or are trying to eat more vegetarian meals today’s Vegetarian Enchiladas Recipe are for you. In my opinion they are the best vegetarian enchiladas. 

I also like using this Homemade Enchilada Sauce in other dishes like these Chicken Enchilada Sliders, Chicken Enchilada Soup, Beef Enchilada Casserole and this One Pot Chicken Enchilada Pasta.

HOW CAN I MEAL-PREP ENCHILADAS?

You can assemble these enchiladas ahead of time to save myself time. They are an easy recipe that you can make quickly and with very little clean-up required. 

You can assemble them up until the step where you add the enchilada sauce and cheese to the top of the enchiladas.

Place the enchiladas in the refrigerator covered until you are ready to cook them.

Then you can add the enchilada sauce and cheese when you are ready to cook.

It is a total lifesaver if you have a busy day and need something easy to throw in the oven after work.

These enchiladas also work great if you want to give a meal to a friend.  

INGREDIENTS YOU NEED FOR VEGETARIAN ENCHILADAS

BELL PEPPER

SWEET ONION

BLEACK BEANS

FIRE ROASTED TOMATOES

DICED CHILES

ENCHILADA SAUCE

TORTILLAS

CHEESE

HOW TO MAKE BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

SAUTE THE VEGETABLES: In a large skillet heat the 2 Tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat. Add the bell pepper and onion and sauté until the onion is soft.

ADD BEANS AND TOMATOES: Add the black beans, fire roasted tomatoes and diced chiles and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Place tortillas on a large plate or cutting board.

PREPARE THE ENCHILADAS: Using a spoon place 2-3 spoonfuls of the black bean mixture into the middle of each tortilla, a sprinkle of cheese and a drizzle of enchilada sauce and roll it until closed. Place seem side down in the dish.

Continue to do all of the tortillas laying them side by side.

DRIZZLE THE SAUCE: Drizzle the remaining enchilada sauce on top of the enchiladas followed by the cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the enchiladas are heated through.

Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream and avocado.

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. 

WAYS TO MODIFY ENCHILADAS: 

VEGETABLES: I love adding chopped up veggies to the mixture that goes in the enchiladas. Try any bell pepper, poblano, zucchini, sweet bell peppers, red onion, green onions, poblano peppers, sweet potatoes, diced green chiles or carrots. 

BEANS: I used black beans but you can also kidney beans, red beans or pinto beans. Sometimes I will also do a layer of refried beans. 

CHEESE: I used monterey jack cheese but there are lots of options when it comes to the cheese, try sharp cheddar, pepper jack, cojita or colby.

SPICE: If you like heat and spice in your food try chopping up jalapeños or adding some hot sauce. You also can use more chili powder to add more rich, spice. 

CITRUS: Lime juice would be a nice addition to stir into the black beans. 

TOPPINGS: Load on toppings if you would like. Bake the enchiladas and add avocado, cilantro, tomatoes or salsa. I love adding salsa like pico de gallo, guacamole, salsa verde, pickled red onions or cowboy caviar.

SAUCE: You can use a red enchilada sauce or a green enchilada sauce.

PROTEIN: If you want to add protein you can add shredded chicken, sausage, ground chicken, ground turkey or ground beef.

TORTILLAS: For a healthier enchilada use whole wheat tortillas or gluten-free tortillas. You also can try corn tortillas.

OTHER MEXICAN RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE:

MEXICAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

MEXICAN STYLE ACORN SQUASH

MEXICAN STYLE ZUCCHINI

SLOW COOKER MEXICAN CHICKEN LIME SOUP

CHILAQUILES ROJOS

CHICKEN TINGA