Working full time and being a parent is no joke! Our weeknights are so busy and I know we aren’t alone. Cole and I both work all day and have about a two hour window between getting home and Hudson’s bedtime. It isn’t a lot of time and I always want to make the most of it. Enter my Vegetarian Enchilada Skillet recipe.
This dish takes less than 30 minutes to make, is healthy, budget-friendly, and so delicious! It’s packed with veggies and so easy to make.
All you have to do is sauté some onion, zucchini, and bell pepper in a cast iron skillet with a little olive oil. Add in some black beans and a jar of enchilada sauce. About 5 minutes before it’s done cooking, top with shredded cheese and once it has melted, serve over rice and enjoy!
Vegetarian Enchilada Skillet
Ingredients
- 3 cups rice, cooked according to package directions
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 zucchini, diced
- 1 19 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 215 ml jar of red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (I used marble, but any cheese works)
Instructions
- Cook your rice according to the package and set aside, keeping it warm.
- In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the bell pepper, zucchini, and black beans.
- Stir in the enchilada sauce and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Top with shredded cheese and continue to let simmer for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve over rice and enjoy!
This meal is super satisfying and full of flavour. The leftovers save well for lunch the next day too, which I always love.
Finding quick recipes can be a challenge, especially healthy ones. But this Vegetarian Enchilada Skillet is the best of both worlds. Cole and Hudson both enjoy it too, which is perfect! This recipe is one I feel good about serving my family and it’s a go-to on nights I don’t feel like cooking. It’s faster than takeout and so much better for us!
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