Skillet Enchilada Bake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Skillet Enchilada Bake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
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
- 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.
- Add onion mixture, chipotle chili and adobo sauce, and tomatoes to a blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake until cheese is melting and sauce is bubbling, 15 minutes. Heat broiler and broil until top is nicely browned, 1 minute.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Skillet Enchilada Bake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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