This Savory Butternut-Black Bean Enchilada Bake is a delicious and healthy dish perfect for fall potluck ideas and gatherings. Featuring a high-protein cottage cheese sauce, it offers a gluten-free option that is both satisfying and nutritious.

The recipe combines roasted butternut squash and black beans, layered with enchilada sauce and topped with cheese, making it a great addition to your fall side dishes.

Healthy Butternut-Black Bean Enchilada Bake

This enchilada bake features layers of roasted butternut squash and black beans, smothered in a creamy cottage cheese protein sauce. It takes about 1 hour to prepare and serves 6 people, making it an ideal dish for family meals or gatherings.

Ingredients

• 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups enchilada sauce
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Corn tortillas (about 8-10)
• Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Roast the Squash: Spread the diced butternut squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
3. Prepare the Cottage Cheese Sauce: In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Layer the Bake: In a baking dish, spread a layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom. Place a layer of corn tortillas, followed by half of the roasted butternut squash, black beans, cottage cheese sauce, and more enchilada sauce. Repeat the layers, finishing with tortillas and enchilada sauce on top.
5. Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top layer.
6. Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
7. Serve: Let it cool for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh cilantro. Serve warm.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 6 servings
• Calories: 320kcal
• Fat: 12g
• Protein: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 40g