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Black Bean Enchiladas

Easy Black Bean Enchiladas with Bold, Flavor-Packed Goodness

These Black Bean Enchiladas are hearty, healthy, and easy to prepare, offering bold flavors and satisfying goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 enchiladas
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Enchilada Filling
  • 2 cups Black beans canned or cooked
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Chili powder
  • 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro chopped
Sauce
  • 2 cups Enchilada sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1 cup Vegetable broth
Assembly and Serving
  • 8 pieces Corn or flour tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese Monterey Jack or cheddar
  • 0.5 cup Sour cream for serving
  • 1 medium Avocado sliced, optional
  • 1 each Lime cut into wedges

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • saucepan
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Baking dish
  • Microwave

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a 9×13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add onions, and cook until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Stir in black beans, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, cooking until heated through.
  5. Fold in cilantro and let mixture cool before filling tortillas.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, whisk together enchilada sauce, tomato paste, and vegetable broth until smooth.
  2. Season sauce to taste with salt and simmer until thickened.
Assembling Enchiladas
  1. Warm tortillas in the microwave wrapped in damp paper towels.
  2. Fill each tortilla with 1/4 cup of the bean mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the pan.
  3. Pour sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Let rest before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Garnish with sliced avocado and fresh cilantro, if desired. Allow enchiladas to rest after baking for better slicing.

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