Black Bean & Mushroom Enchiladas with Charred Tomatillo Sauce
Six corn tortillas filled with golden cremini mushrooms and black beans, rolled and baked under a charred tomatillo sauce inspired by salsa cruda — bright and tangy with scotch bonnet heat. Finished with Monterey Jack, cotija, and Greek yogurt.
Prep time
20 min
Cook time
35 min
Total time
55 min
Servings
Ingredients
Sauce
- (454g) tomatillos, husked and halved
- scotch bonnet pepper, seeds removed (or 1 jalapeño for less heat)
- white onion, quartered
- cloves garlic, unpeeled
- lime, juiced
- (8g) cilantro, loosely packed
- water or vegetable stock
- cumin
- Salt to taste
Filling
- olive oil
- white onion, diced
- cloves garlic, minced
- (340g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
- can (14oz / 400g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- cumin
- smoked paprika
- chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- lime juice
- Small handful cilantro, chopped
Assembly
- corn tortillas (8-inch)
- (115g) shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella
To Serve
- Greek yogurt
- Cotija, crumbled
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
Sauce
- 1
Set oven broiler to high. Arrange tomatillos (cut-side up), scotch bonnet, onion, and unpeeled garlic on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil for 8–10 minutes until tomatillos are blistered and lightly charred. Let cool slightly, then peel the garlic.
- 2
Transfer charred veg to a blender. Add lime juice, cilantro, cumin, and water or stock. Blend until smooth. Season with salt. Thin with more water if needed — it should coat the back of a spoon but pour easily. Set aside.
Filling
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
- 3
Add garlic and mushrooms. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are golden and any liquid has evaporated.
- 4
Add cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Stir and cook 1 minute. Add black beans, lime juice, and cilantro. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
Assembly
- 1
Spread a thin layer of tomatillo sauce across the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
- 2
Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds, or warm briefly in a dry skillet. They need to be pliable to roll without cracking.
- 3
Fill each tortilla with about ½ cup of the black bean and mushroom mixture. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat for all 6.
- 4
Pour remaining tomatillo sauce evenly over the enchiladas. Top with shredded cheese. Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling.
To Serve
- 1
Let sit 5 minutes. Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt, a crumble of cotija, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
Nutrition
per servingCalories
558
Protein
27g
Carbs
59g
Fat
26g
Fiber
11g
Sodium
510mg