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    Home » Recipes » Enchilada

    White Bean Zucchini Enchiladas (Vegan)

    Jan 13, 2014 by Kaitlin

    These easy vegan White Bean Zucchini Enchiladas are filled with fresh garden vegetables like spinach, tomato, and sweet corn, then topped with delicious salsa verde! (Vegan with gluten-free and oil-free options.)

    Pan of vegan white bean zucchini enchiladas with salsa verde

    These White Bean Zucchini Enchiladas are filled with fresh, tasty garden vegetables.

    Protein-rich white beans combine with sweet corn, tomato, zucchini, spinach, and roasted bell peppers.

    Then it's topped with salsa verde for the enchilada sauce.

    It's also a great meal to enjoy in the summertime when garden vegetables are in peak season and full of flavor.

    Cooked white beans in a white bowl on a wooden table

    Ingredients for White Bean Enchiladas

    For this recipe you will need a skillet, baking dish, and these ingredients:

    • Yellow onion: Or you can use sweet onion or white onion instead.
    • Zucchini: Or you can substitute yellow summer squash.
    • Tomato: I use large garden tomatoes, but roma tomatoes, plum tomatoes, or even a can of diced tomatoes can work too.
    • Fire-roasted bell peppers: Or substitute fresh red bell pepper, but I like the flavor of fire-roasted.
    • Sweet corn: Either use cooked fresh, canned, frozen, or fire-roasted.
    • White beans: I use cannellini beans, but you can also use Great Northern beans or navy beans if you wish.
    • Fresh baby spinach: Or other leafy greens like kale or arugula.
    • Ground cumin
    • Garlic powder: Or substitute fresh minced garlic cloves.
    • Large flour tortillas: I try to find whole grain tortillas when possible. Be sure to use gluten-free if needed.
    • Salsa verde (tomatillo salsa)
    Filling for fresh enchiladas cooking in a pan with wooden spatula

    Customizing

    Vegetables: Adapt these enchiladas with your own favorite vegetable combinations or what's available in your area.

    Stacked enchiladas: You can also turn this dish into an enchilada casserole dish with corn tortillas. (This is a great gluten-free + oil-free option.) You’ll need about 12-16 corn tortillas. Then layer it like an enchilada-style lasagna.

    Make it cheesy: Toss in your favorite vegan cheese shreds, cheddar cheese, or nutritional yeast to the enchilada filling. Or simply sprinkle with cheese during the last 10 minutes of oven bake time.

    Make it spicy: Stir in medium green chiles, jalapeno, cayenne pepper, chipotle in adobo sauce, or chili powder to the bean mixture. Or simply top with hot sauce to taste.

    White bean zucchini enchiladas on a plate with fork

    Serving

    Serve as is, or garnish with your favorite toppings. A few ideas include:

    • Guacamole or avocado
    • Fresh cilantro
    • Diced tomatoes or cooked corn
    • Green onions
    • Vegan sour cream

    Pairing: You can also serve it with some fluffy Cilantro-Lime Brown Rice!

    Vegan white bean zucchini enchiladas in a white pan

    For more inspiration, also browse all enchilada recipes or white bean recipes.

    Pan of vegan white bean zucchini enchiladas with salsa verde

    White Bean Zucchini Enchiladas

    These white bean enchiladas are filled with fresh garden vegetables then topped with delicious salsa verde!
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
    Course: Main Dish
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free Option, Oil-Free Option, Vegan
    Servings: 8 large enchiladas

    Ingredients

    • 1 small yellow onion
    • 2 medium zucchini
    • 2 large tomatoes
    • 2 fire-roasted red bell peppers (or 1 fresh bell pepper)
    • 1 cup sweet corn, cooked (frozen, canned, fire-roasted, etc.)
    • 15 oz. can white beans (I use cannellini)
    • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
    • 2 tsp. ground cumin
    • 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
    • 8 large tortillas*
    • 16 oz. salsa verde/tomatillo salsa (I use mild)
    • Optional: vegan shredded cheese, nutritional yeast

    Toppings (optional):

    • Fresh cilantro, green onion, avocado, tomato, corn, etc.

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).
    • Dice onion, zucchini, tomatoes (excess juice removed), and roasted bell peppers.
    • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onion for 5-6 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/broth for no-oil sauté method, adding more liquid as needed.)
    • Add cumin and garlic powder. Sauté 1 minute.
    • Add zucchini, tomato, pepper, and corn. Stir and sauté 6 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
    • Rinse and drain white beans. Add to skillet.
    • Roughly chop spinach and add to skillet. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Salt/pepper mixture to taste if desired. Turn off stove.
    • Distribute the bean mixture evenly down the center of each tortilla. Top with a sprinkle of vegan shredded cheese or nutritional yeast (optional). Then roll up tightly, tucking in both ends.
    • Place enchiladas seam side down in a 9"×13" pan. Evenly coat the top with salsa verde.
    • Place in oven and bake for 25 minutes.

    Notes

    *Tortillas: I use large burrito-sized tortillas. (This is made gluten-free with your favorite GF tortillas.)
    Corn tortilla option: These are a great GF/oil-free option as well. You’ll need about 12-16 corn tortillas. However, you may want to turn it into an enchilada casserole and layer/stack the filling and tortillas for easier assembly.

    Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

    Nutrition Facts
    White Bean Zucchini Enchiladas
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    313
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    6
    g
    9
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Potassium
     
    782
    mg
    22
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    55
    g
    18
    %
    Fiber
     
    6
    g
    25
    %
    Sugar
     
    10
    g
    11
    %
    Protein
     
    11
    g
    22
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1517
    IU
    30
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    24
    mg
    29
    %
    Calcium
     
    133
    mg
    13
    %
    Iron
     
    5
    mg
    28
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Did you make this recipe?Leave a star rating or comment below!

    If you are enjoying these vegan white bean zucchini enchiladas, also check out:

    • White Bean Tomato Soup with Kale
    • Vegan Burrito Bowl with Creamy Chipotle Sauce
    • White Bean Tomato Salad (10 Minute)
    • Black Bean Spinach Enchiladas

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    1. Patricia

      May 02, 2014 at 11:17 am

      I made this last night. As usual, your recipes are quick, simple and utterly delicious. Colors are glorious - I love it!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        May 06, 2014 at 1:36 pm

        So great to hear, thank you!

        Reply
    2. Anonymous

      February 09, 2014 at 9:39 pm

      I made this recipe tonight for dinner. It was so easy, and the sauce is incredible delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe. I am a huge fan of your website.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        February 10, 2014 at 2:21 pm

        So glad these worked out for you! And thanks for the sweet comment - thrilled you're enjoying the site!

        Reply
    3. Cinde

      January 14, 2014 at 8:48 pm

      Thanks for the recipe! I made it last night with corn tortillas - because they are so much smaller in diameter than flour tortillas I ended up with twice as much filling as needed. I recommend adjusting the recipe for the filling by half if using corn tortillas.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        January 15, 2014 at 12:50 pm

        Thanks so much for your helpful feedback!

        Reply

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