The dish is a stunning combination of colors: a lush green base of sautéed kale, the warm hues of the enchilada stuffing, brilliantly topped with melting cheese and ruby red salsa. On the side, a crisp golden cornbread muffin from the skillet for a delightful contrast.

Chili-Lime Kale Enchilada Skillet

Name: Chili-Lime Kale Enchilada Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: kale, 2 cups washed and torn; black beans, 1 cup drained and rinsed; corn, 1 cup none; red bell pepper, 1 diced; medium onion, 1 diced; cheese, 1/2 cup shredded; corn tortillas, 4 none; salsa, 1 cup none; chili powder, 1 tablespoon none; cumin, 1 tablespoon none; lime, 1 zest and juice; cilantro, 2 tablespoons chopped; cooking oil, 1 tablespoon none; salt, to taste none

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Tex-Mex

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: December 13, 2025

This delightful brunch pairs the rich, fiery flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine with the nutritional powerhouse that is kale. In this recipe, we will be crafting a colorful and hearty Chili-Lime Kale Enchilada Skillet, an untraditional spin on the classic enchilada.

Ingredients (for 2)

Kale - 2 cups - washed and torn
Black beans - 1 cup - drained and rinsed
Corn - 1 cup - none
Red bell pepper - 1 - diced
Medium onion - 1 - diced
Cheese - 1/2 cup - shredded
Corn tortillas - 4 - none
Salsa - 1 cup - none
Chili powder - 1 tablespoon - none
Cumin - 1 tablespoon - none
Lime - 1 - zest and juice
Cilantro - 2 tablespoons - chopped
Cooking oil - 1 tablespoon - none
Salt - to taste - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍳🌰

Preheat your skillet over medium heat with a tablespoon of oil. Add the onions and peppers, sauté until softened.
Step 2 - 🥄🌶️🌰

Stir in the chili powder and cumin, let it cook for a minute or two.
Step 3 - 🌽🥬🍳

Add the black beans and corn, cook until warmed through. Stir in the kale and cook until wilted.
Step 4 - 🍋💦🍳

Zest the lime over the skillet, then squeeze in the juice. Stir everything together.
Step 5 - 🌮🛡️🔛🍳

Spread the contents evenly across the skillet. Lay the tortillas on top, like a lid. Spread your salsa over the tortillas.
Step 6 - 🧀🔛🌮

Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the salsa.
Step 7 - 🔥⏳🍳

Cover the skillet and let it cook until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through.
Step 8 - ✨🍃🌿

Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.

Additional

This recipe is easily customizable. You could add shredded chicken or grilled shrimp for a non-vegetarian version. For extra creaminess, add a dollop of sour cream or sliced avocados on top. Don't forget to get the kids involved, they can help grate the cheese or assemble the dish!