Ingredients
For the Enchilada Sauce:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Sweet Potato Filling:
2 medium-sized sweet potatoes
Enchilada sauce
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels drained
8 oz Mexican shredded cheese
Garnish:
1 Avocado, diced
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Preparing the Sweet Potatoes:
Poke holes in the sweet potato with fork.
Bake sweet potatoes for 45 – 90 min at 425 °F (190°C) until fork-tender.
Preparing the Enchilada Sauce:
In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent and aromatic.
Pour in the tomato sauce and enchilada sauce, stirring to combine. Sprinkle ground cumin and chili powder into the mixture, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the sauce to simmer for 10-15 minutes, letting the flavors meld into a tantalizing symphony. Set aside.
Crafting the Sweet Potato Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sweet potatoes with black beans, corn kernels, enchilada sauce , and cheese. Season with salt and pepper, ensuring every element is infused with the harmonious blend of spices.
Assembly and Baking:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (190°C).
Spoon a generous portion of the sweet potato filling onto each potato skin.
Sprinkle a liberal amount of shredded Mexican blend cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Serving and Garnishing:
Once baked to perfection, remove the sweet potato enchiladas from the oven. Garnish with avocado, freshly chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice for a burst of citrusy freshness.
Serve hot, allowing your guests to savor the layers of flavors in every bite.
Nutrition
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 16
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 83
- Fiber: 18
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 28

