This isn’t your average enchilada bake, as it relies on roasted slices of plantains in place of tortillas, which not only add a naturally sweet balance but also keep this recipe both gluten- and grain-free! Plantains are grown and enjoyed in many tropical regions around the world, especially in the Caribbean, Latin America, and West Africa. They are a relative of the banana, but tend to be larger and starchier. Mmmm, starch. They can be consumed when green (unripe) or yellow (ripe). But in this recipe, we recommend spotty, yellow, ripe plantains which will be sweeter and caramelize nicely. Just check out those plantains roasted until golden brown and slightly caramelized – swoon! The next layer is black beans simply spiced with cumin and sea salt. We went with canned to save time, but you could also make our 1-Pot Black Beans from Scratch if you’d rather! All that’s left is sauce, and we went with two: a combination of our Easy Red Enchilada Sauce and this Creamy Cashew Queso. The two together make this dish saucy, cheesy, smoky, and utterly delicious. Now, let’s layer. Layering is my favorite part because it’s so darn fun. Start with sauce, then plantains, then beans, cheese sauce, and so on and so forth until you have a multilayer, flavor-packed masterpiece that’s ready for the oven. Just a quick bake and it’s ready for your dinner table! We hope you LOVE this enchilada bake! It’s: HeartySmokySavory-sweetCheesyFiber-packedVersatile& So delicious This would make such a delicious meal for both weeknight dinners and hosting friends. It can also be prepped ahead of time, refrigerated, and baked later on to save time! While delicious on its own, this bake would also pair well with Garlicky Guacamole + Baked Plantain Chips, Easy Red Salsa and chips, Mexican Quinoa Salad Cups with Avocado Dressing, 7-Layer Vegan Mexican Dip, and Ginger Beer Margaritas! If you try this dish, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram so we can see what you come up with. We sincerely hope you enjoy this dish! Cheers, friends.
