80/20 Diet
This recipe fits the 80/20 approach with nutrient-dense whole foods comprising the majority—sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, vegetables, and olive oil—while the cheese and tortillas represent the smaller, less restrictive portion. The emphasis remains on fiber-rich, vitamin-packed ingredients that are anti-inflammatory and minimally processed.
Clean Eating
These enchiladas align with clean eating principles by using whole, recognizable ingredients like fresh sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and vegetables, with olive oil as a healthy fat and minimal processing. The recipe avoids artificial ingredients and focuses on nutrient-dense whole foods in their natural state.
Flexitarian Diet
These enchiladas exemplify flexitarian eating with their plant-forward approach, featuring sweet potatoes, black beans, and corn as the main components while the cheese can be used in moderation or made optional, emphasizing whole, minimally processed ingredients.
Gluten-Free Diet
This recipe is naturally gluten-free when using corn tortillas and gluten-free enchilada sauce, making it safe for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities. All main ingredients—sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and vegetables—are naturally gluten-free whole foods.
Intermittent Fasting
These enchiladas are ideal for intermittent fasting eating windows, providing nutrient-dense whole foods with complex carbohydrates from sweet potatoes, plant-based protein from black beans, and healthy fats from olive oil and avocado to support stable blood sugar and sustained energy throughout fasting periods.
Intuitive Eating
This recipe supports intuitive eating by offering a satisfying, balanced meal that honors both nutrition and pleasure without restriction or guilt. The combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors with varied textures creates an enjoyable eating experience that respects hunger cues and satisfaction.
Mindful Eating
These enchiladas are perfect for mindful eating with their diverse textures (tender sweet potatoes, creamy beans, crispy corn), vibrant colors (orange, black, red, green), and aromatic spices that engage multiple senses. The whole food ingredients and complex flavor profile encourage slow, conscious consumption and sensory appreciation.
Vegetarian Diet
This recipe is completely vegetarian, featuring plant-based proteins from black beans and legumes, dairy cheese for additional protein, and no meat, poultry, fish, or seafood. The sweet potatoes, corn, and vegetables provide a nutritionally balanced and satisfying meal.