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Intentionally Eat

Black Bean and Pumpkin Enchiladas

September 30, 2019 by Cindy 5 Comments

image of Black Bean and Pumpkin Enchiladas by Intentionally Eat with Cindy Newland on a green plate with a gold fork

 

Spicy sweet Black Bean and Pumpkin Enchiladas make a great meatless meal. They are quick and easy to make for a weeknight dinner that will make everyone happy. 

 

 

Black Bean and Pumpkin Enchiladas

 

When I weighed nearly 300 lbs, I loved Mexican food. I mean all Mexican food.  Even after losing 125 lbs, I still do!!! Tacos, burritos, tostadas and enchiladas. You name it and I can make it lower in calorie, plant based and yummy (at least I think its yummy).

 

These Black Bean and Pumpkin Enchiladas are going to amaze you and your family. They are a mix of sweet, spicy and creamy all wrapped up in a corn tortilla.

 

You will love this Spicy Cashew Cheese Sauce drizzled on top of these enchiladas!  And if you have time, try making these Healthy Homemade Corn Tortillas. They are worth it! Plus you can freeze them and always have them on hand.

 

 

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I bet you’re wondering, “why pumpkin?” Just check out these stats.

 

Is Pumpkin good for you?

 

You bet it is! Just look what Healthline.com has to say – Pumpkin contains a variety of nutrients that can improve your heart health. It’s high in potassium, vitamin C and fiber, which have been linked to heart benefits.

Want to know more? Click HERE

 

 

Can Pumpkin help you lose weight?

 

According to Livestrong.com, pumpkin is an ideal vegetable for weight loss. It is low in calories, high in dietary fiber. A 1/2 cup of pumpkin is only 40 calories and contains 8 g of dietary fiber. Dietary fiber is very valuable for dieters for two primary reasons. First, high-fiber foods help to curb your appetite because they slow down overall digestion and remain in your stomach for longer than low-fiber foods. Second, dietary fiber slows the rate at which sugar or glucose is absorbed by your body, which keeps your blood sugar levels stable. If you are on a diet, it is important to keep your blood sugar levels as stable as possible. Increasing your blood sugar levels triggers insulin release and unwanted fat storage.

 

Want to know more? Click HERE.

 

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Spicy

Creamy

Sweet

and

Fast!

Onto the recipe!

 

 

 

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Black Bean and Pumpkin Enchiladas

Spicy sweet Black Bean and Pumpkin Enchiladas make a great meatless meal. They are quick and easy to make for a weeknight dinner that will make everyone happy. 

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 237kcal
Author Intentionally Eat with Cindy Newland

Ingredients

  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 poblano pepper, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree I used organic canned pumpkin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 corn tortillas https://intentionallyeat.com/healthy-homemade-corn-tortillas/
  • cashew cheese https://intentionallyeat.com/spicy-cashew-cheese-sauce/

  • 1 1/2 cups enchilada sauce
  • cilantro, pumpkin seeds and jalapenos for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Add onion, poblano pepper, garlic and 2 Tbsp of water to a large skillet, Saute over medium heat for 5 minutes, adding more water as necessary to keep it from burning.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, black beans, pumpkin puree, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Remove from heat.
  • In an 8x8 baking dish, pour 1/4-1/2 cup of enchilada sauce to cover the bottom.
  • To assemble the enchiladas, evenly divide the bean mixture into each of the tortillas. Roll the enchilada and place seam side down in baking dish. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled enchiladas.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Remove foil and top with cashew cheeze. Bake for 5 minutes longer.
  • Top with pumpkin seeds, cilantro and/or jalapenos and enjoy!

Notes

36 g carbs; 7 g fat; 10 g protein; 10 g fiber

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal

 

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If you love these Black Bean and Pumpkin Enchiladas then you will love this Jackfruit Verde. YUM! 

 

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Did you make Black Bean and Pumpkin Enchiladas? 
Let me know how they turned out! Leave a comment below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #Intentionallyeat or @intentionallyeat

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Intentionally Eat,

Cindy

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  1. AvatarOlya AMANOVA

    October 7, 2019 at 3:41 am

    Such a unique and beautiful food presentation. It catches my attention when visual part is so prominently delicious.

    Reply
  2. AvatarThe Frugal Samurai

    November 5, 2019 at 7:40 am

    Wow, stumbled onto your site and it’s amazing! Such delicious and healthy receipes, MrsFrugalSamurai and I will give this one a go this weekend! Looking forward to it, thank you!

    Reply
  3. AvatarDayna Petrille

    May 6, 2020 at 1:03 am

    5 stars
    Yum, looks amazing and can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  4. AvatarMichele Borowsky

    October 4, 2020 at 3:29 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! Made this today, so easy and so good. I will use the spicy cashew cheese sauce in other recipes, it was great. Served the enchiladas to non vegan family and friends, it was a big hit, will be making it again. Thank you! Look forward to making some of your other recipes.

    Reply
    • CindyCindy

      October 7, 2020 at 10:17 am

      Thanks Michele! I’m so glad everyone loved it!

      Reply

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