Skillet Enchilada Bake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Skillet Enchilada Bake
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Anna Watson Carl Layers of black beans and cheese make this enchilada bake your new favorite.

Ingredients

  • 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp. chili powder
  • 3 tsp. ground cumin
  • 3 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 chipotle chili, plus 2 tbsp. adobo sauce (from a can)
  • 1 14.5-oz. can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • 3 small bell peppers, diced
  • 1 14.5-oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 14.5-oz can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 c. chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
  • 3 c. shredded Jack and Cheddar cheese
  • 8 6" yellow corn tortillas
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • Avocado slices, for serving
  • Sour cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until beginning to soften, 3 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, and 1 teaspoon oregano and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 minutes.
  2. Add onion mixture, chipotle chili and adobo sauce, and tomatoes to a blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat in the skillet. Add peppers and cook until beginning to soften, 3 minutes. Add beans and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin and 2 teaspoons oregano and season with salt and pepper. Cook 3 minutes, then stir in cilantro. Transfer to a bowl.
  4. In same skillet, pour 1/2 cup sauce in bottom of skillet. Layer on 1/3 of the bean mixture, sprinkle with 1/3 of cheese, and layer with tortillas. (Tear tortillas to create an even layer.) Continue layering with sauce, bean mixture, cheese, and tortillas until skillet is full, ending with a layer of cheese.
  5. Bake until cheese is melting and sauce is bubbling, 15 minutes. Heat broiler and broil until top is nicely browned, 1 minute.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

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