Fresh Corn, Zucchini and Black Bean Enchiladas
These fresh corn, zucchini and black bean enchiladas are the ultimate summer comfort food! With a creamy sauce made from fresh corn kernels, salsa verde and cheese, they are packed with flavor. Vegetarian.
Note: This recipe is NOT dairy free. It was published before Cook Nourish Bliss transitioned to dairy free recipes and remains popular with long time readers. You can try using substitutions to make it dairy free, however I have not tested this myself and canโt say how it will turn out.
Enchiladas. They hold a very special place in my heart.
And what better way to kick off a brand new week than with these summery fresh corn enchiladas.
Fresh. Delicious. Comforting.
Now by the name, these may seem like nothing special. But oh, oh is that a lie.
Because this right here, this is where the magic happens:
A โsauceโ made from fresh corn kernels, garlic, salt and pepper.
How To Make Fresh Corn Enchiladas
And in these enchiladas? Itโs mixed in with the filling, which includes more fresh corn, zucchini and black beans.
Making it so creamy and almost like corn chowder. IN YOUR ENCHILADAS! But not like soupy or anything weird.
It gets rolled up into tortillas, topped with some salsa verde and of course some cheese.
Weโll pop it in the oven, let it get all nice and warm and melted, and finally finish it off with some fresh cilantro for garnish.
Itโs like summer comfort food. In enchilada form. Now that, is exactly my style.
Additional Enchilada Recipes You Might Enjoy:
- Summer Vegetable Skillet Enchiladas
- Chicken, Black Bean and Vegetable Enchiladas
- Butternut Squash, Sausage and Spinach Enchiladas
- Vegetable Enchilada Pasta
- Vegetable Enchilada Casserole
- Sweet Potato & Black Bean Enchilada Stir-Fry
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Fresh Corn, Zucchini and Black Bean Enchiladas
These fresh corn, zucchini and black bean enchiladas are the ultimate summer comfort food! With a creamy sauce made from fresh corn kernels, salsa verde and cheese, they are packed with flavor. Vegetarian.
Ingredients
For the corn sauce:
- 1 ยฝ cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears of corn)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ยผ teaspoon salt
- pinch of pepper
- olive oil, if needed
For the enchiladas:
- 1 ยฝ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from about 1 to 2 ears of corn)
- ยผ teaspoon salt
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ยพ cups shredded mozzarella or gouda cheese, divided
- 12 whole wheat (or regular) large flour tortillas
- 16 ounces jarred salsa verde
- fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish and a 9x5 inch loaf pan with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray and set aside.*
To make the corn sauce:
- Add the corn kernels, garlic, salt and pepper to the bowl of a food processor or blender. Process until well blended (it will be a sort of sauce / thicker puree). If it won’t get going, add about ½ to 1 teaspoon olive oil (I usually don’t need to add the oil).
- Set aside (you should have about ¾ to 1 cup of “sauce”).
To make the enchiladas:
- Set a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the olive oil. When hot, add in the red onion and cook for about 2 minutes, until it starts to soften. Add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add in the zucchini, corn and salt. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, until the veggies are all tender. Remove from the heat and stir in the black beans, the corn “sauce” and ½ cup of the cheese. Mix until well combined, then taste and season with additional salt if needed.
- Heat the tortillas for about 30 to 45 seconds in the microwave so that they are pliable. Place a tortilla on a work surface. Scoop about a slightly heaping ⅓ cup of the filling and place in a line down the center of the tortilla. Roll the tortilla up tightly and transfer to the prepared baking dish with the seam-side down. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Evenly pour the salsa verde over the top of the enchiladas. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Cover the pan(s) with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and then return to the oven to bake for 5 to 7 additional minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with the fresh cilantro.
Notes
*I donโt have a baking dish that is large enough to fit all the enchiladas, so I use the 9x13 and the 9x5 loaf pan here. You can use whatever baking dish / dishes you have that will fit them all!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 282Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 636mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 5gSugar: 4gProtein: 10g
Nutrition data shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professionalโs advice.
12 teeth! Oh my goodness. Poor girl. Hope she is feeling better.
Love the veggies enchiladas. So summery!
These are just beautiful. And a perfect meatless way of making enchiladas!! (which is one of my favorite all time dishes!!) Pinned!!
I’m so glad your pup is feeling better now… 12 teeth is a LOT!
These enchiladas sound so awesome, I love that you used zucchini in them because there is always plenty zucchini to be found in my life in the summer!
Aw, poor puppy – that’s horrible! 12 teeth?! Hope she feels better soon. These enchiladas look absolutely amazing though, so I’m sure they helped you feel better at least! Love that summery filling!
Thanks Stacey!!
Ohh hugs to you Ashley! Emma, too, of course. Our fur baby was sedated for a vet visit and I was a wreck – I can’t even think about surgery. I wish her a speedy recovery and extra ear scratches and belly rubs. ๐ These enchiladas are looking like the perfect meal for our dinner menu this week. Such a great idea with the corn kernels in the sauce!
haha oh she’s getting lots and lots of extra attention!! Thanks Alyssa!
Enchiladas also hold a very special place in my heart, in fact, I was just thinking how I haven’t had them in entirely too long. These look SOOOOOO good, and I LOVE that corn sauce!! So different!!
We must share a heart, because mine hold a special place for enchiladas, eating my feelings, and all things dogsโก I hope your precious beagle is recovering okay!!! When my Tater tot (may she rest in peace) had to have a simple cleaning a few years ago they ended up needing to abstract a **$& ton of teeth and perform facial surgery to remove an absess tooth… so i totally understand the horror and emotional toll! Therefore I hope YOU are recovering okay too!! These enchiladas look freggin fantastic and like a stellar way to eat allllll your feelings. And that sauce sounds magically delicious!!!! Hugs to you and your pup! โก
Oh my goodness!! That sounds awful! It’s amazing how much of a toll it takes on us human parents as well as our poor pups! Hugs right back at you!
Been craving a lot of Mexican food recently and this would definitely hit the spot! The corn sauce looks delicious. PS your dog is SO CUTE! Glad she’s ok ๐
Thanks Nadia!
I hope your little pal feels much better soon! My MIL’s beagle had 6 teeth pulled just 2 or 3 years ago, & then 10 MORE a few month’s ago. He had infected teeth & even a horrible splinter wedged in behind his front teeth!! He is doing great now. We are going to make sure he gets more frequent cleanings, as we were shocked he needed teeth pulled twice like that. Oh, & by the way, this recipe looks fantastic! My body no longer allows me to eat much onion. Do you think the recipe will still taste good without it, or is there a gentler substitute? Thanks!
Thanks Lori! She’s definitely getting better each day. And oh my gosh – I’m glad your MIL’s beagle is doing well! I grew up with beagles and they never had teeth problems so I was so surprised when this happened to Emma!
Definitely – there’s still a ton of flavor from all the other components. I would maybe add in a small zucchini (in addition to the one called for) just to make up for the bulk from the onion (otherwise the filling may be a little too saucy). Can you eat chives? If so, you could add some minced chives to the filling as well!
We love enchiladas in our house but never would have thought to top them with this corn sauce!! I will be making this!
I am so happy to hear that your beagle is doing alright. And these enchiladas are making my mouth water. I haven’t had this dish in so long and I think I am about to change that fact. Love your recipe.
The poor dear. You have one adorable little beagle. I think we’re the ones that are usually more traumatized than the furry ones. Seriously, you make the best enchiladas. I can’t wait to make this recipe. Pinned.
Seriously! They are so resilient! It was me and the husband who were more upset I think!! Thanks Jennie!
So glad your baby is doing okay. ๐ Ashley these enchiladas look AMAZING!! I love enchiladas and that corn sauce sounds yummy! Pinned!
I don’t think I’ve ever heard of “Corn sauce” – so much brilliance! It’s been ages since I had enchiladas – and these sound wonderful – especially with that corn sauce!
Okay these enchiladas look so great and I think I may make them next week for a quick weeknight meal, but your PUP PUP!! Poor little beagle. My Bits girl is right there with yours though. When we got her, she had to have so many teeth pulled (I think she has 5? left) because of the conditions she came from. And I cried pools of tears. Many paw fives to Emma for being a trooper (and SUPER cute, of course)!
Awww, your poor pup! It’s so hard watching them go through that sort of stuff!! And thank you!
These enchiladas are EVERYTHING. You are totally loaded all my favorite summer produce into one gorgeous pan of enchilada insanity and I am obsessed! I need these in my life. Like NOW. ๐
Fresh, delicious and comforting…and don’t forget that they are HEALTHY too. A perfect meal, Ashley.
You had me at enchiladas lady!
Oh my goodness, that is a lot of teeth pulled!! I hope that your puppy child is back to her normal self. Poor baby!
Thanks Nicole! She’s slowly getting back to normal! ๐
OHHHH, poor Emma! I’m sorry the poor girl had to have all those teeth pulled — that must’ve been rough. ๐ These enchiladas on the other hand — bring ’em on! I love all the corn goodness, and I’m pretty sure I’m going to turn into an ear of corn myself I’ve been eating so much. Can’t get enough! ๐
haha you and me both! All the corn, all summer long! And thanks Marcie!
Best wishes to Emma for a speedy recovery from tooth trauma! Actually, best wishes to you, Ashley, for a speedy recovery from Emma’s tooth trauma! ๐ Yes, the worry over kids is, of course, more intense, but our puppies own huge chunks of our hearts. So we fret and worry and even, on occasion, get hysterical. The price you pay for love. ๐ These veggie enchiladas look delicious and your special corn sauce sounds fantastic!
Thanks Wendy! So true – she definitely has both of us wrapped around her little finger (paw??) lol
These look so delicious!! I always love a lighter take on mexican classics.
OMG ASHLEY!!! SO glad your baby is doing okay. She is just the sweetest. And these enchiladas look TOO GOOD! I just saw them on foodgawker and knew it was your gorg photo immediately!
Thanks Becky! She is on the mend, thank goodness! And thank you, you are too kind! ๐
Can’t think of anything else but that fresh corn “pizza sauce”. You are genius!!
haha thanks Monica!
I LOVE that you made a corn sauce, especially since I am originally from Iowa! I made a corn “gravy” with fritters one time that was so good. This reminds me a little bit of those!
Oooo a corn gravy?? Now that sounds good!!
Enchiladas are one of my favorite things ever. I really love what you did with these! I don’t think I’ve ever had a corn sauce on anything before! So sorry to hear about your pup’s surgery, but I’m glad she’s doing okay!
Thanks Beth!
Your dog is sooo cute Ashley – I hope she’s feeling okay now since her operation!! These enchiladas look so tasty. I looooove enchiladas. The corn, zucchini and black bean combo sounds mouthwatering – especially the corn sauce!!!
Thank you! She’s definitely getting better!
Oh no, poor little Emma!! I’m so sorry she had to go through that! And I can only imagine how you guys felt. It is the worst when our little fur babies are going through things!
These enchiladas look and sound amazing! I could eat the entire pan ๐
It’s so scary! I was so nervous about the whole thing! Thanks Izzy!
Oh no, 12 teeth? Poor baby ๐ That would be so tough for anyone to go through. So glad to hear she is on the mend and still has lots of her teeth left.
These zucchini and black bean enchiladas look amazing! Love love love your special corn sauce! So perfect for summer!
We felt so bad for her! Thanks Kelly!
12 teeth?! Poor Emma!! I would have been a wreck too. I’m glad she’s doing okay without them though. And hopefully you’re feeling better too. I know how hard it is when you’re baby has to have surgery!
On a brighter note, these enchiladas look like Mexican summer perfection. I need that corn sauce in my life pronto!!
So hard! And stressful!! She’s my child ๐ haha
These enchiladas look perfect, Ashley! That corn sauce sounds amazing! Such a great idea to make it in a blender! Love it!
Looks delicious! I will be making this soon!
I am happy that Emma is feeling better!
Thanks so much Dayna!
Aw, Emma is so adorable.
These enchiladas are definitely on my to do list!
Thank you Marie! I like it! Hope you enjoy them! ๐
These enchiladas look amazing! Love the fresh corn and gouda ๐ Pinning!
Such a perfect summer recipe! This looks fab!
Awwwh, your poor little baby. I can’t cope when anything happens to my cats and they need to go to the vets. I honestly don’t know how I would handle that with kids either.
But, I can totally see why these enchiladas would make you feel better. I love what you did with the corn!
Oh gosh, my husband and I were saying the same thing. It’s this bad with our pup, what is it going to be like with kids someday???