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Sweetpotato Enchiladas

Created exclusively for NC SweetPotato Commission by Chupacabra Latin Cafe - Asheville, NC
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: black beans, cilantro, enchilada, sweet potato
Servings: 4
Calories: 1779kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 large sweetpotatoes cut into large dice
  • 2 poblano peppers seeded and cut into medium diced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • cups cooked black beans
  • 20 soft corn tortillas
  • 2 cups ancho sauce enchilada sauce may be substituted or combined with adobo
  • 3 cups shredded jack cheese
  • ½ cup chimichurri recipe follows
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Chupacabra Tamarind Chimichurri

  • 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • Half of 1 large red onion rough chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 bunches of fresh parsley
  • 3 bunches of fresh cilantro
  • 2 cups olive oil
  • 1 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons chili flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, toss sweetpotatoes and poblano peppers in oil and cumin.
  • Spread vegetables on a large sheet pan and roast in preheated oven sweetpotatoes and peppers are soft and tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove vegetables from oven and cool.
  • In a large bowl, toss roasted pepper and sweetpotato mixture with black beans.
  • Roll about ½ cup of the mixture into each soft tortilla shell and place, seam-side down, in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Top enchiladas with ancho sauce.
  • Sprinkle cheese over enchiladas and bake, uncovered, in a 350-degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until cheese is melted and contents are bubbling.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Top with chimichurri sauce and fresh cilantro.

Chupacabra Tamarind Chimichurri

  • Pulse all ingredients in a food processor until desired texture is achieved.
  • At Chupacabra, we like it smooth.

Notes

Chupacabra Tamarind Chimichurri makes 6 cups.
Recipe analyzed for 4 servings with 1/2 cup of the Tamarind Chimichurri recipe. 
Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Enchiladas
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
1779
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
150
g
231
%
Saturated Fat
 
34
g
213
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
14
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
97
g
Cholesterol
 
81
mg
27
%
Sodium
 
9734
mg
423
%
Potassium
 
1640
mg
47
%
Carbohydrates
 
75
g
25
%
Fiber
 
14
g
58
%
Sugar
 
20
g
22
%
Protein
 
37
g
74
%
Vitamin A
 
33563
IU
671
%
Vitamin C
 
57
mg
69
%
Calcium
 
807
mg
81
%
Iron
 
7
mg
39
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
61
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 1779kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 150g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 97g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 9734mg | Potassium: 1640mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 33563IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 807mg | Iron: 7mg | Net Carbohydrates: 61g