Courgette, Black Bean & Corn Enchiladas

  • Preparation Time : 50 minutes
  • Cook Time : 30 minutes
  • Serves : 4
  • Makes : 6
  • Difficulty level : Intermediate
  • Type : Main Course

Make our delicious Courgette, Black Bean & Corn Enchiladas by following our instructions and recipe. This recipe is vegan friendly and perfect for a group of four.

Ingredients

  • For the filling
  • 3 large courgettes (450g) 
  • 80ml olive oil 
  • 2 trimmed corn cobs (500g) 
  • 8 x 20cm corn tortilla 
  • 400g canned black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 6 tbsp fresh coriander leaves 
  • 100g feta 
  • 3 tbsp fresh oregano leaves 
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano, extra
  • For the enchilada sauce
  • 800g canned tomatoes, crushed
  • 375ml vegetable stock 
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 
  • 2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh oregano 
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 
  • 1 medium brown onion (150g), chopped coarsely
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 tbsp chopped pickled jalapeños 
  • 1 tsp ground cumin 
  • 1 tsp caster sugar 
  • ¼ tsp ground chilli powder 

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-assisted. Line an oven tray with baking parchment. Grease a 25cm x 30cm ovenproof dish.
  2. Cut courgettes in half lengthways then cut into long thin wedges. Place on tray drizzle with half the oil. Roast 30 minutes until just tender chop coarsely.
  3. Meanwhile make the enchilada sauce.
  4. Brush corn with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Heat a griddle pan over medium-high heat cook corn, turning occasionally, for 10 minutes until golden and tender. Using a sharp knife, cut kernels from cobs.
  5. Reheat griddle pan over medium-high heat cook tortillas, for 30 seconds each side or until lightly charred. Transfer to a plate cover to keep warm.
  6. Combine courgettes, beans, coriander, half the corn kernels, half the feta, half the oregano and 125ml enchilada sauce in a large bowl.
  7. Divide filling evenly among warm tortillas roll to enclose filling. Place tortillas in dish brush with remaining oil. Spoon remaining enchilada sauce over tortillas, leaving 2cm at each end of enchiladas uncovered. Top with remaining feta and oregano.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and heated through. Serve topped with remaining corn and extra oregano.
  9. For the enchilada sauce, process ingredients until smooth transfer to a medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes until thickened slightly.

By | 28 February 2024