Description
Black Bean Enchiladas are a delicious and nutritious vegetarian-friendly dish, perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends. These enchiladas are filled with a flavorful mixture of black beans, corn, and spices, then baked in a rich enchilada sauce and topped with melted cheese. Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian or just looking to add more plant-based meals to your diet, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado, chopped green onions, sour cream, additional cilantro
Instructions
Step 1
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Step 2
- Add the diced bell pepper to the skillet and cook until it starts to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the ground cumin and chili powder, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 3
- Add the black beans and corn to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Cook until heated through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the skillet from heat.
Step 4
- Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce evenly in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Place about 1/4 cup of the black bean mixture in the center of each tortilla, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
Step 5
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
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- For a spicier version, add a chopped jalapeño to the filling or use a spicy enchilada sauce.
- You can make these enchiladas ahead of time and refrigerate them before baking. Just add an extra 5-10 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
- Feel free to customize the filling with other vegetables like zucchini, spinach, or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10minutes
- Cook Time: 25minutes
- Category: Special Diets,Vegetarian