White Bean Enchilada Skillet

This comforting vegetarian White Bean Enchilada Skillet is quick and easy, making it a weeknight go-to. Creamy fiber-rich white beans dance with a medley of perfectly seasoned corn, onions and smoky poblano peppers in a gorgeous green enchilada sauce, while corn tortilla strips soak up all the flavors of the sauce. Cheddar cheese brings it all together with its melty goodness, while tangy pickled jalapeños balance the fresh notes of cilantro and radishes. A dollop of sour cream is the perfect finishing touch to cut through the spiciness. Keep reading for our expert tips, including ingredient substitutions and optional additions. 

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Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too! 

• Fresh poblano peppers are available year-round. Choose ones that are dark green, smooth and without soft spots or wrinkles.
• Folding in the tortilla strips may feel awkward, but don’t be afraid to get in there and mix them in. Try spreading them out or adding the strips in batches to get even sauce distribution. 
• You can substitute the extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese with yellow Cheddar or pepper Jack cheese.
• This skillet dish would be delicious topped with sliced or cubed avocado or with dollops of guacamole.

Nutrition Notes

• Cannellini beans fall under the white bean category. Like all beans, they provide plant-based protein, antioxidants and minerals—including potassium, magnesium and iron. The fiber in the beans will help keep things running smoothly through your gut, feed your gut’s beneficial bacteria and help stabilize blood sugar.
• Green enchilada sauce is made from several ingredients, including tomatillos, a cousin of tomatoes. While there is no one green enchilada sauce recipe, most also have onions and green peppers, including bell peppers and chiles. These ingredients bring antioxidants and nutrients, including more fiber, to this dish. The vitamin C from these ingredients will help your body better absorb the iron in the beans. 
• Cheddar cheese adds some protein and calcium to these enchiladas. Eating cheese also adds beneficial bacteria (probiotics) to your gut. Those bacteria will feed on the fiber from the other ingredients.
• Corn tortillas are made with whole grains and add more fiber to this dish. Including more whole grains in your meals and snacks may help reduce heart disease risk.