Description
A hearty one-pan meal combining roasted butternut squash, black beans, and enchilada sauce topped with melted cheese. This vegetarian skillet dinner is nutritious, flavorful, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (2–3 pounds), peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- ¾ cup red enchilada sauce
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss cubed butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on parchment-lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden and fork-tender.
- 2. Heat remaining oil in large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Cook onion 4-5 minutes until softened.
- 3. Add garlic and bell pepper, cook 2-3 minutes until fragrant and pepper begins to soften.
- 4. Add cumin, paprika, chili powder, coriander, and cayenne. Stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5. Add black beans and diced tomatoes. Cook 2-3 minutes to warm and combine flavors.
- 6. Pour in enchilada sauce and broth, stirring to coat all ingredients evenly.
- 7. Gently fold in roasted butternut squash, being careful not to break up pieces.
- 8. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top of mixture.
- 9. Bake 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly with golden edges.
- 10. Cool 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges.
Notes
Store leftovers up to 4 days refrigerated or 3 months frozen. Reheat gently with splash of broth if needed. Great for meal prep and repurposing into burritos, quesadillas, or grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 12g