Description
This Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchilada Skillet is a cozy, cheesy one-pan dinner packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors, tender squash, hearty beans, and melty goodness—perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 3 cups ½-inch diced, peeled butternut squash
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ jalapeño, diced (seeded for less heat)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 8 yellow corn tortillas, cut into thick strips
- 1 (15 oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded colby jack or Mexican cheese, divided
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Greek yogurt or sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Cook for 3–5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add butternut squash, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash is fork-tender. Cover if needed to speed cooking.
- Stir in black beans, tortilla strips, and enchilada sauce until well combined.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add ½ cup cheese and stir until melted. Let simmer for a few minutes.
- Turn broiler to high. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and broil for 3–5 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and garnish with cilantro. Serve warm with Greek yogurt or sour cream.
Notes
- Cover the skillet while cooking squash to soften it faster.
- For extra heat, leave jalapeño seeds or add hot sauce.
- Tortillas will soften as they absorb sauce—this is expected and delicious.
- Swap butternut squash with sweet potatoes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet / Broil
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg