Quick! I’m sharing these enchiladas with you as a suggestion for a post-Thanksgiving meal this weekend (don’t forget, I have lots of vegetarian Thanksgiving options here).
The enchiladas are stuffed with creamy, hearty sweet potato, plus black beans, feta cheese, and spices. The sauce is super easy—just grab some mild salsa verde at the store. Or, you can go the extra mile and make your own.
Most restaurant enchiladas are so cheesy that I leave with a belly ache, but not these. They are delicious, satisfying and leftovers taste even better the next day. If you want to make a vegetarian dinner and hear, “I don’t even miss the meat,” these enchiladas are for you.
This recipe is actually one that I shared back in 2011, but it was missing some key instructions, like how to roast the sweet potato. So, I revisited it and tweaked it a bit, and they’re better than ever.
These enchiladas taught me some valuable lessons about cooking back then, so I’m leaving my notes for you below.
From 2011: Do you ever cut corners when you’re following a recipe? I do—all the time—and I’m always learning from my mistakes.
Take these black bean sweet potato enchiladas, for example.
I blundered through Gluten Free Goddess’ recipe, made it my own, and came out a better cook in the end.
Lessons learned:
- Substitutions can be ok: I subbed Target’s salsa verde for the Karina’s green chile sauce, which worked out fine.
- Skipping steps is usually not ok: I ignored her recommendation to warm up the corn tortillas first, so they broke to pieces when I tried to wrap the tortillas around the inside ingredients. As a result, my enchiladas weren’t as pretty as they could have been, but it didn’t affect the flavor. I need to trust that my fellow cooks will not recommend additional steps if they are not integral to the dish’s success!
- Additions are just fine: I love spicy food, so I knew adding a jalapeño was a good idea. And it was.
- Pay more for high quality ingredients: Packaged breads, including tortillas, tend to be full of preservatives and unnecessary ingredients. I paid more for these sprouted grain corn tortillas at my local health food store, and go figure, they taste better than the rest!
- Some flavors are so good together, you can’t go wrong: Black beans and sweet potatoes are a delicious combination. Even with all my mistakes, I ended up with a mighty delicious meal.
Please let me know how these enchiladas turn out for you in the comments! I hope they’re your new favorite.
Craving more Mexican-ish, cheesy goodness? Don’t miss my roasted veggie enchilada casserole or baked jalapeño poppers.
Watch How to Make Enchiladas
Vegetarian Black Bean Sweet Potato Enchiladas
- Author:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Entree
- Cuisine: Mexican
Amazing black bean and sweet potato enchiladas, smothered in salsa verde. A delicious, hearty vegetarian entrée. Recipe yields 10 enchiladas, enough for about 5 servings.
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 ¼ pounds sweet potatoes (2 small-to-medium)
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked black beans
- 4 ounces (1 cup) grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 ounces (½ cup) crumbled feta cheese
- 2 small cans (4 ounces each) diced green chiles
- 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
Remaining Ingredients
- 2 cups (16 ounces) mild salsa verde, either homemade or store-bought
- 10 corn tortillas
- 4 ounces (1 cup) grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise and coat the flat sides lightly with olive oil. Place the sweet potatoes flat-side down on the baking sheet. Bake until they’re tender and cooked through, about 30 to 35 minutes. Leave the oven on, since we’ll bake the assembled enchiladas soon (no temperature adjustments necessary).
- Meanwhile, pour enough salsa verde into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish to lightly cover the bottom (about ½ cup). In a medium mixing bowl, combine all of the remaining filling ingredients.
- Once the sweet potatoes are cooked through and cool enough to handle, scoop out the insides with a spoon. Discard the potato skins, and lightly mash the sweet potatoes with a fork or the back of a spoon.
- Stir the mashed sweet potato into the bowl of filling, and season to taste with additional salt (I added ¼ teaspoon) and pepper.
- Warm up your tortillas, one by one in a skillet, or all at once in a microwave so they don’t break when you bend them. Wrap them in a clean tea towel so they stay warm.
- Working with one tortilla at a time, spread about ½ cup filling down the center each tortilla, then wrap both sides over the filling and place it in your baking dish. Repeat for all of the tortillas.
- Top with the remaining salsa verde and cheese. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until sauce is bubbling and the cheese is lightly golden.
- Let the enchiladas cool for about 5 minutes. Whisk the sour cream and water together to make a drizzly sour cream sauce. Drizzle it back and forth over the enchiladas, then top them with cilantro and red onion. Serve.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Gluten Free Goddess.
Make it gluten free: Use certified gluten-free corn tortillas.
Make it dairy free/vegan: Omit the cheese. Stir a scant 1 cup vegan sour cream into the filling, reserving a few tablespoons for drizzling on top. Once baked, thin the vegan sour cream with a little extra water to make it extra-drizzly and drizzle it on top as shown.
▸ Nutrition Information
Original photo from 2011.
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David Wagner
Very good! My wife hates sweet potatoes but we get them every week, this time of the year, in our CSA. This was a winner… I used the whole jalapeno, we liked the spice & the crunch…
★★★★★
Caitlin Gascon
This meal is now a family favourite! What a great vegetarian go-to.
★★★★★
Claire
These are incredible! I make them all the time and I seriously prefer them to meat enchiladas- my boyfriend does too and we aren’t vegetarians. Kate, you are one of my favorite food bloggers. Thank you for the amazing recipes.
★★★★★
Laura
Oh my goodness, these were delicious! I have been trying to cut down on eating meat, and these will definitely enter my regular rotation! Just the right amount of spice and much more flavorful than enchiladas I’ve had at restaurants. Yummy! Thank you for the recipe!
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome!
Mich
I am not a huge fan of sweet potatoes, but this was wonderful. We didn’t use green chilies or jalapenos because our kids don’t like spice. But It was so wonderful. I love the cheese combo and the sweet potato pairs so well with the salsa and cheese. I also cooked the sweet potatoes about 2 hours early and made everything but waited 20ish minutes to put them in the oven (cause it was too early for dinner), it turned out wonderfully. Thank you, lovely
★★★★★
Ana
Really delicious recipe! I need this in stages first roasting the sweet potato and then later cooking the rest of it up. It will be feeding us for a while. Thank you!
★★★★★
Mitch
I love Meals So Good Yawl Wont Miss the Meat. This will THRILL everyone at your table. Thanks SO MUCH.
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Mitch! Thank you for your review.
Jennifer
This is by far my families favorite recipe. We aren’t vegetarian but we try to eat less meat these days. But these are delicious, full of good things for you and as you said- don’t leave you feeling heavy. But you don’t feel like your missing out on enchiladas! Thank you for sharing it!
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Jennifer!
Gosia
Absolutely incredible recipe! My husband said it’s the best vegetarian meal he’s ever had! I think the key is the addition of lime juice to the filling as it balances the sweetness of the sweet potatoes.
We’ve swapped Monterey Jack for mature cheddar (as we live in the UK Monterey Jack is not easy to come by!), used wheat tortillas and added some smoked paprika to the filling along with finely chopped green bell peppers for extra crunch – all worked out great. We’ve used store-bought salsa verde which we highly recommend (Gran Luchito Tomatillo Salsa) and also some regular salsa for the bottom as one jar of salsa verde wasn’t enough for the entire tray. It was also easy to heat up the next day (just covered the tray with aluminium foil and left in the oven to reheat and for the cheese to get bubbly).
We’re spreading your recipes across the UK as they’re great!
★★★★★
Kay Dee
Hey! This is great. How do you feel about substituting your enchilada sauce for the salsa verde?
Kate
Veggie Black Bean Enchiladas would be a good choice!
Amy
My corn tortillas broke before I made this. I decided to layer 5 tortilla parts on the bottom of the pan over the salsa verde, spread the filling, then top with the other 5 (broken) tortillas, salsa verde and cheese. The results were great! The flavour combination is perfect. I’ll make these again and I might just layer them on purpose! YUM!
★★★★★
Melody
THANK you for posting this. I am a new mom and this will save me valuable time rather than wrapping each one individually as I have done previously with this recipe!!! Seriously, you made this new moms day!
★★★★★
Kate
I’m glad this one was a hit! Thank you for sharing, Melody.
Beth A
Soo delicious! I loved the tomatillo salsa with the sweet potato flavor. I vegan’ed it up by heating/melting 1/4 c hummus and 1/4 c vegan cream cheese (didn’t have sour cream). And shredding some baby spinach in the mix; topped with vegan cheese. Just delicious! Kids loved it
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you for sharing, Beth! I’m happy you enjoyed it.
Michelle
Oh wow! Who would have thought these ingredients would work so well together?!? Best dinner I’ve made in a long time! I used Trader Joe’s salsa verde and it was excellent.
★★★★★
Kate
I’m happy you enjoyed it, Michelle!
Cindy McCallum
My daughter and I love your recipes. She will be having major back surgery soon and I’d love to makes several dishes from your site that could freeze well since I live about 80 miles away from her.would this recipe work? Any of your other recipes work? She has an eating disorder and she always feels safe with your recipes. Thanks for your help!
Kate
Hi Cindy! I hope her surgery goes well! Almost all my soups do freeze well so that would be a great place to start :) Wishing you both the best!
Anna
This was really good! My store didn’t have salsa verde and I skipped the cheese on top but even though it was pretty plain it had a great flavour.
★★★★★
Cara B
Made this and it was delicious, even meat focused hubby loved it! Plenty of leftovers since there’s just 2 off us, reheats well. I recommend covering in foil while cooking to retain moisture.
★★★★★
Kate
Yes, great for leftovers! Thank you for sharing and for your review, Cara
Cara B
Made this and it was delicious, even meat focused hubby loved it! Plenty of leftovers since there’s just 2 off us, reheats well. I recommend covering in foil while cooking to retain moisture. Also, I love your dog !
★★★★★
Cellisse Climens
These are amazing! I did not miss the meat at all!!! Soo much flavor with a hint of spice and mine turned out just like the picture! So good and easy to make. Will be a regular in my house from now on.
★★★★★
Kate
Hooray! I’m glad you loved it, Celisse. Thank you for your review.
Kristen
Soooo good! On a weekly rotation for us! Love your recipes, Kate! Question, how long will the filling last in the fridge?
★★★★★
Kate
Hi! The whole dish can last 3-4 days so I would go with that, but use your nose and eyes to be sure. :)
Christine
Can I use roasted butternut squash instead of sweet potatoes?
Kate
Hi! Sure, you could try that. Let me know what you think!
Margie
Christine, did you try this? How did they turn out? I was just scanning the comments to see if anyone had done this as I have a huge butternut squash but no sweet potatoes right now. Would really like your feedback. Thanks
morgan
Looks delicious! What size corn tortillas did you use?
Kate
Hi! I have found some locally in Kansas City that I have been enjoying. In the past, Mi Rancho have worked.
AK
So yummy! They stuck to the bottom of the dish even though I followed the instructions.
★★★★★
Kate
Hi! I’m sorry to hear that. Was the enchilada sauce spread evenly? Did the top seem over cooked?
susan
This was excellent! Made it with lactose free cheddar for family who can’t have dairy. Toned down the heat for the grandkids. Was a huge success. Shared the recipe.
Made it again just for us, with all the heat and it’s even better. Definitely a keeper!!
★★★★★
Kate
I’m glad you all were able to enjoy it, Susan! Thank you for your review.
Hannah B
I don’t even remember what I searched for, but I’m so glad I found this recipe! I added some chik’n (plant based chicken substitute) into the filling and I used medium hot salsa verde (that includes some jalapeno) because I am kind of a wuss when it comes to hot/spicy. I also used some pepper jack cheese mixed in with the monterey jack.
But I just loved the sweetness of the sweet potato against the bean, mixed with the spices. I am a huge cumin fan.
And it was so easy to follow with really easy prep!
Thanks so much for sharing. I will definitely be making this again in the future!!!
★★★★★
Kate
I’m happy you found it too! Thank you for your review, Hannah.
Kimberlee
I making these tonight for my meat eating boyfriend who is curious about my vegetarian ways! Would I be able to make in the morning then refrigerate to bake off later, or would the salsa verde soak into the tortillas too much?
★★★★★
Kate
Hi! I’m not sure they would hold up well without being baked. What did you decide to do?
Anjie
Thanks for another great recipe!
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Anjie!
CG
These look delicious! Can I assemble and freeze them so they’re ready to go on a night no one wants to cook? Thinking about making a batch for a veg friend about to have a baby (and zero time). If so, what would be the bake coming from the freezer?
★★★★★
Kate
Hi! I would suggest baking them first. I don’t have a go-to method for cooking once froze just yet. I would suggest at the same temperature, just for longer. Sorry I can’t be of more help!
Karen Hoffman
GOODNESS, these were extraordinary. So glad to find another gluten free veg recipe to add to my list – my picky 7yo celiac kiddo even ate 1.5, and that’s an indescribable win.
★★★★★
Kate
That’s wonderful, Karen! Thank you for your review.
Katye Killebrew
Lovelovelove this recipe and have made it a lot!
Can this be assembled ahead and sit until
Dinner time?
★★★★★
Charu Dwivedi
Can I use whole wheat instead of corn tortillas?
Kate
Sure, they just tend to run a little larger so you may not have as many.
Sophia Clark
This was amazing good! In fact the filling was just the exact right amount for the enchiladas. Amazing. I used all my cilantro for the tomatillo salsa so I subbed Avocado for the cilantro garnish. Thank you so much for this recipe. It will definitely be a part of my regular culinary repertoire.
★★★★★
Kate
I love that, Sophia! I appreciate your review.
Meg
Very good. The feta was surprising and a nice addition, and sweet potatoes and black beans are always a winning combination. Personally, I was not fond of the canned chiles in the filling though. I added a bit of chipotle chile powder in place of the cayenne—next time I’ll omit the green chiles completely and add some chipotle chiles in adobo in their place.
★★★★
Kate
I’m sorry you didn’t love the chilies, but were still able to enjoy the overall dish. I appreciate your feedback, Meg.
Courtney Linda Phillips
It’s rare I make a recipe for the first time with no adjustments or substitutions. 10/10 would make again!
★★★★★
penny cooley
Made this for my husband and my 11 yr old son! My son doesn’t like sweet potatoes! He loved it! My husband said this was a keeper and that is was possibly the best meatless meal he has ever had!
★★★★★
Kate
That’s great, Penny! Thank you for your review.
penny cooley
Already posted on this but left one fun note out! We had leftovers for brunch with a sunny side egg on top! Amazing!
★★★★★
Kate
That’s a great idea, Penny! Thank you for sharing.
Megan
Looking to know how it turned out for those that wanted to make it ahead as a meal prep or for a friend. Thoughts?
Kate
Hi! I think these are great reheated. Or, you could assemble the ingredients separately, store and then assemble once it’s time to bake. I hope this is helpful!
Marie
I’ve made this recipe at least 10 times! it’s easy, tasty, nutritious and a great way to make food ahead for the week. We love it!
★★★★★
Jennifer
Has anyone tried freezing this before or after cooking?
Nina
One of my absolute favourites. We eat it at least ones a month. The combined flavours together just melt in my mouth. Family favourite for sure xx Thank you
★★★★★
Kate
I love that! Thank you for sharing, Nina. I appreciate your review.
Georga
Wow wow wow! I’ve seen one of my favourite youtubers make this a couple of times and I decided to finally give it a go – it will now become a staple in my household! This was so unbelievably tasty, my dad (a carnivore) went back for seconds! A 10/10 meal!
★★★★★
Kate
I’m happy to hear that, Georga! Thank you for sharing.
SR
My husband and I went Vegetarian two years ago and have been very happy with the decision. We have gotten very excited about your website and recipes. Thank you! These were delicious! The whole family loved them! The onion took longer to cook than estimated in the recipe. The warmed sprouted grain tortillas did crack apart and were hard to fold but they still turned out nicely… and firm enough to dish out in one piece. We are making them again tonight and may add chopped pepper and possibly squash.
★★★★★
Kate
I hope your family keeps trying more! I appreciate your review, SR.
LuAnn
I made these the other week and we really enjoyed them. But since it’s just two of us, I made the whole recipe but divided it into two pans and froze one before baking. How long should I bake the frozen enchiladas and at what temperature. Thanks for the recipe and we adore your granola recipe too.
★★★★
Kate
That’s great! Thank you for sharing, LuAnn! I appreciate your review.
Lisa
This was delicious and easy. I didn’t have cilantro (that would’ve made it even better) so I used fresh parsley. Even the meat eaters devoured it!
★★★★★
Fran
Super Enchiladas! I may even like these more than my previous favorite of yours — veggie black bean enchiladas! The sweet potatoes it easy to fill the tortillas! The garnishes make the dish look great!
As always, great C&K dinner!
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you, Fran! I’m glad you loved it.
Lauren
Filling was delicious!! Thanks for providing a vegan substitute! Made it like that and didn’t miss the cheese.
★★★★★
Lisa
Omg!!!! This is one of my absolute favorite recipes!!! My hard to “food-please” family loved it!!! Love the tastes, the colors… A definite keeper!!
★★★★★
Kate
That’s great to hear, Lisa!
Claire
Hello! This recipe is missing the step about which ingredients to mix for the filling. It just says “add sweet potato to filling mix” – what mix?
Kate
Hi Claire, all the ingredients listed in the filling list of ingredients. I hope you love it!
Merlin
I made this recipe and my husband said they were the best enchiladas he had ever had! I didn’t have a jalapeno pepper, but I used pepper jack cheese and medium salsa verde and the enchiladas were pretty spicy! We’re trying to eat more vegetables and this recipe was perfect!
★★★★★
Kate
I love that! Thank you for sharing, Merlin.
Danielle D.
I have been so hesitant to try this because of the sweet potato…I made it today and we were blown away!! So amazing it will definitely be in the weekly rotation. My meat loving husband said, after his first bite, “we just have to trust Kate.” Lol!! Thank you for ANOTHER amazing recipe.
★★★★★
Kate
Hooray! Thank you for trusting me, Danielle. I appreciate your review! :)
Dianne
Really great! Made it without the jalapeño but otherwise exactly as written. My entire family LOVED it. Yet another Cookie + Kate win.
★★★★★
ruth wilson
I am excited to try this recipe! In looking over the nutrition label is there a way to cut back on sodium? Or is that a concern; it sounds really healthy to me!
Kate
Hi Ruth, you can reduce the amount of salt. I hope you love it!
Annamarie
We are trying to eat less meat and tried these tonight. Absolutely delicious …….made. Them exactly as the recipe was written.
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you, Annamarie!
Nina
Always return to your side for this recipe. We love it!!! SO nice and no meat which we enjoy.
Thank you.
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Nina! Thank you for your review.
Kayla
one of our favourites! we make these enchiladas often!
★★★★★
Kate
A great favorite to have, Kayla! Thank you for you review.
Chantal
This recipe has become a staple in our house, allowing with some of your other recipes. I have also shared it with friends.
The last time I made it, I put the enchiladas on a rack instead of in the baking dish. This prevented them from sticking or from getting too soggy.
I would love to see more one-dish meals/casseroles like this and slow-cooker recipes with simple ingredients.
★★★★★
Mel from TX
Late to the party, but I’m sure glad I made it! Super delicious recipe. I omitted the shredded cheese and green chiles in the filling, and had to make a poblano and spinach salsa in lieu of the tomatillo sauce. It was a winning combo! Thanks!
Maura
Hi-
I made your black bean/sweet potato enchiladas- delicious…..
I was wondering- can I freeze some of these for later? I’m not sure. Let me know please- thank you!!
Maura
Jan S
This is one of my go to dinner recipes. It’s so good and my Hubsand says he doesn’t like sweet potatoes… we call them orange potatoes. LOL thanks for all the amazing dinner ideas.
★★★★★
B. Graeb
I peeled the sweet potatoes and covered them with foil to initially bake them. I used whole wheat tortillas. It turned out great.
★★★★★
Lisa
I love red enchilada sauce; do you think this recipe would work as well with red vs. green sauce?
Kate
I prefer this with the sauce listed, but you can experiment!
Mercedes
I love (love!) this recipe. Have been making it for a bit- and now have it down pat when meal prepping for the week. Easy to make the filling ahead of time and let it be in the fridge for a day or two until you make it. So filling and great as leftovers! Thank you!
★★★★★
Lilian Chow
Being lactose intolerant, I left out the cheeses and put spinach and cilantro in the stuffing. Being short on salsa verde, I stretched it with sauted onions and more cilantro. It was a big hit, and the lucky cheese-eaters got melted mozzarella on their half. Thank you for the great recipe!
★★★★★
Kate
I’m glad you were still able to enjoy it and make it work for everyone who got to eat it, Lillian! I appreciate your review.
Kay
Invited a new friend for lunch and made these. They were a hit. I was nervious trying a new recipe and it also being for someone I had no idea of her likes and dislikes. We both enjoyed them. I did serve plan quinoa and sliced tomatoes along side. Thank you for your recipes. I’ve now tried several. All have been great!
★★★★★
Nikki Gaither
Absolutely LOVE this recipe! The only change I make is switching out the feta for cotija cheese. Makes it more authentic :)
★★★★★
Kate
Sounds delicious, Nikki! Thank you for your review.
Kirti Rathie
My family loves these! Thank you for the recipe.
Is there any way to make these in advance and just warm them up for Thanksgiving? Serving 7 people.
Kate
Hi! You can try rewarming them in the oven. Or you can prep the ingredients before hand, then assemble and bake.
Ken
These are very good and also very filling. I cut the recipe in half since it was just me and my wife. I thought that I would be able to eat three of them but I was stuffed after eating two. Leftovers! I also used your recipe for salsa verse instead of using store-bought. I used a half cup of filling in the enchiladas that I made and they look a lot bigger than the enchiladas in your pictures. We had cut up avocado on the side. Fresh diced tomatoes would go well on the top of these after they come out of the oven. If I make these next summer when we have tomatoes in the garden I’ll add them. These are definitely a “do again.”
★★★★★
Kate
I’m glad you loved them, Ken! Thank you for your review.
T Marts
These were delicious. I made some ‘family’ adjustments (so 2x size filling): flour tortillas for one full pan – easy to roll and work with. The pan of corn tortillas were too crumbly, so rather than roll individually I layered it like a lasagna. I made a few other replacements based on what was on hand, and obviously the basic recipe is great and could take the swaps easily. I served it with a side salad of spinach, arugula and oranges with a light vinaigrette. Everything was devoured. It was a little spicy for the 7 and 5 year old, but just enough heat for the adults
★★★★★
Charles Jones
I tried this recipe tonight, it turned our very good. My Mexican husband even approved! Wish I could share the photo I took. thanks
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Charles!
Brent Sclafani
Hello Kate,
I recently discovered your blog and am very thankful I did. I haven’t eaten a lot of meat for a long time, but recently committed to a meatless diet (still eat fish) and was again thankful that I discovered your blog in my search for vegetarian recipes. I’ve tried the pumpkin fettuccini (which I actually added a little maple syrup to) and the sweet potato black bean enchiladas. I live in a multigenerational house with my two grown children and their children and they all loved it. I look forward to trying more of your recipes. Thanks so much for creating and sharing them. Brent
Kate
I’m glad you did as well, Brent! Thank you for sharing your experience.
Liza M Scheer
These are amazing!!!!! No changes/substitutions except vegan cheese for my vegan friend’s birthday lunch:)
Such a flavorful combination. Thanks Kate!
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Liza!
dana
Looking forward to making these. Every recipe I have made of yours has turned out SO WELL. I bet Mole Sauce would be delish on these as well! :D
Suzanne
Hi they are outstanding! I do short cuts and layered everything like a lasagna! Quicker easier and we’re fabulous! I did not have to heat and roll tortillas! Thanks
★★★★★
Austin
Has anyone tried making the sweet potatoes the night before and putting the enchiladas together the next day OR making the whole dish before and baking the next day? Looking for time saving options for quick dinner production :)
Kate
Hi Austin, you could try to make the filling ahead of time then assemble and bake when ready. They also make great leftovers.
Marilyn Hanson
Hi Kate:
Trying to find out your suggestion for freezing. I am having company next week and won’t have time to cook fresh before hand, so wanted to freeze. What is your experience/suggestions for freezing?
Kate
Hi! You can freeze once cooled in a freezer safe dish. You will want them to thaw before rewarming. I hope they are a hit!
paula traphagen-bossert
This recipe was AMAZING! So good and so very easy to prepare!! I did use light Feta Cheese and also Habanero jack cheese (because we like heat!). It was SO yummy. Thanks for sharing this one! It’s a keeper!
Jo
These enchiladas are absolutely wonderful. Wowed my in-laws, absolute rave reviews. Also easy to make! The first bath of many.
★★★★★
Kate
I’m glad they were a hit! I appreciate your review.
Erin
Hello! I am trying to print several recipes and i am having difficulty. I don’t print the nutritional information, pictures especially in color, or notes in an effort to be more eco conscious and conserve paper but for some reason it isn’t letting me NOT print them. Thank you for your help in advance. Love the recipes!
Kate
Hi! You should be able to adjust that with your printer settings by selecting which pages to print. I hope that helps! Some people want that information, others don’t. I hope that works for you, Erin!
Natalie Watson
Just made this and my husband and I loved it! Filling, healthy and a complete protein between the beans and sweet potato. I sprinkled goat cheese on top as I had no sour cream. I also pickled the red onions. I will keep making this one!
Lyss
I love these—made them multiple times—but just checked the sodium. Yikes!! You may want to bypass if you have to watch sodium in your diet. :(
Kris
These were so delicious and easy! They will definitely be added to our dinner rotation.
★★★★★
Celia Hogan
Loved these.My daughter-in-law served them during Christmas. I used sprouted corn tortillas also. Thank you for a wonderful recipe!
★★★★★
Kate
Sounds delicious, Celia! I appreciate your review.
Candace
This recipe was incredible I wouldn’t change a thing! The garlic really popped too & the toppings are a must. This was fan favorite with my friends & husband who are all carnivores.
★★★★★
Kate
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Candace! I appreciate your review.
Caryn
This has been a favorite recipe of my partner and I’s for years now! The trick is to upgrade the salsa verde to really make them fire. I buy the jar of hatch chili salsa from Trader Joe’s. It’s a green salsa also but not the same as the salsa verde from TJ’s. I’ve tried them both for this recipe and I’ve discovered the hatch chili is the way to go. First buy the hatch chili salsa, then pop it into the blender with some cumin, salt, lime juice, jalapeño, white onion, garlic, and cilantro. Makes it taste amazing and it makes you feel like it’s really homemade. Super elevated flavors!
★★★★★
Kate
I love to hear that, Caryn! Thank you for sharing.
Julie
My husband and I love love love these! Easy to add some beef or chicken for extra protein too :)
★★★★★
Emily A
So good!!!! The homemade verde sauce is key!!! Will definitely make again
★★★★★
Kate
That’s great to hear, Emily!
Elizabeth
Made these for my book club and they were so good and flavourful! Everyone loved them, will definitely add to my rotation.
Char C
I made these enchiladas for dinner last night and they were soooo good! Will definitely be making these again (and again!)
I used flame roasted green chile sauce instead of tomatillo sauce and pepper jack instead of monterey jack because we like the extra heat. Delicious! Thanks, Kate, for another great recipe!
Pari
Not your typical enchilada recipe, so unique! Very delicious and easy to make!
★★★★★
Tris
If I want to leave the skins on, and just use your roasted sweet potato recipe, would I still need able to mash them, or should I puree them in the food processor?
Kate
Hi Tris, I’m not sure I understand your question. I find this method is the best for this recipe and works really well for roasting the sweet potatoes. Simple and great texture. I hope you try it!
Andréa
I made it last week and my husband asked for me to make them this week! That is a good sign. I only have cheddar cheese and pinto beans so I will improvise
Lydia
These enchiladas are one of my favourite meals to make AND enjoy. It’s a simple but satisfying recipe. I love it because it’s flavourful, easy, and makes lots of left overs. Only con is the time it takes (2 rounds of baking)
Brit
Unfortunately this was a miss. I don’t know if it was the lime juice or the feta but the filling was very sour. It was also a lot of work.
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Kate
Hi Brit, I’m sorry you didn’t love this recipe.
susan
I bought all the ingredients, but now that I look at the instructions, it’s like only have there. Where is the rest of the filling mix instructions? All it says is roast a sweet potato. I’m very confused on all this.
Kate
Hi Susan! The filling is listed first and then remaining ingredients. Mix the filling and then top with remaining per instructions. Does that help?
Kari
I made this last night and it was very good. My kids didn’t like it because it was too spicy. I will leave the jalapeño out next time. Is there a less spicy substitute for the diced green chiles that you recommend?
Kate
Hi Kari, you could omit them if you like. Or be sure to buy mild.
MC
This turned out so great! I had dried beans so I tossed a few garlic cloves, some red onion, and a cube or two of frozen chipotle in adobo with a pinch of salt to season the beans. I rinsed the beans but left behind some of the garlic/onion mix. The beans were seasoned well with the chipotle even though I rinsed them. I followed everything else except my grocery store was out of feta so I used cotija. I used a jar of roasted salsa verde. Love this!
Cheryl
I’ve made these several times now and it’s definitely a favorite in our house. I’ve also made the Vegan version and it was a HUGE hit with my vegan kids. I added some plant based vegan feta (Trader Joe’s brand) along with plant based sour cream and the results were delicious.
I’m frequently recommending this site to friends as I love your recipes and have many favorites that are on my regular rotation.
Thanks for ALL your wonderful recipes!
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you for sharing, Cheryl! I appreciate your review.
laurie
I’ve made this recipe several times and love it. Thank you! Please note that when I choose the option to 2x (double) the recipe, it says I need 4 cans (EIGHT ounces each) of diced green chiles. Oops!
★★★★★
Kate
I’m sorry about that! Thanks for letting me know.
M
We absolutely love this recipe. My son ‘hates’ sweet potatoes but will eat a million of these enchiladas. This is by far our favorite vegetarian recipe so far. I sometimes make twice as much filling and freeze it.
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you for sharing, M!
Michelle
I’ve made this a few times. Tonight I used two left over sweet potatoes and it saved me a step. They turned out amazing as usual! I also used almond flour tortillas and it worked out very well!
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Kate
That’s great to hear, Michelle!
Natty
What size corn tortillas do you use? Thanks!
Kate
Hi! These were 6inches I believe. I hope you try this recipe!
Ellen
Absolutely delicious! I upped the spices a bit but a fantastic recipe.
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you for your review, Ellen!