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Vegetarian Black Bean Enchiladas

These Vegetarian Black Bean Enchiladas are a tasty and healthy twist on a classic dish! Packed with veggies and ready in under an hour!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups enchilada sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup red onion chopped small
  • ½ cup red bell pepper chopped small
  • 1 cup broccoli chopped into small florets
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (more or less to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 15 ounces black beans canned, drained, and rinsed
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded (reduced-fat recommended)

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Oven-safe baking dish
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) so that it’s ready when you’re finished assembling the enchiladas.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften. Then add the chopped broccoli and cook for another 3 minutes. Finally, stir in the baby spinach, salt, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Cook until the spinach is wilted, which should take about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Add the drained and rinsed black beans to the sautéed vegetable mixture. Stir gently to combine, ensuring that the beans remain intact.
  4. In a baking dish, spread about ½ cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom. Take one tortilla and spoon a generous amount of the black bean filling onto the center. Roll it up tightly and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  5. Once all the enchiladas are in the dish, pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top, ensuring each enchilada is well-coated. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sauce.
  6. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. After that, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
  7. Once baked, remove the enchiladas from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as avocado, cilantro, or a dollop of sour cream.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or beans.
  • These enchiladas freeze well; assemble and freeze before baking for a quick meal later.
  • Don’t overfill the tortillas to prevent them from bursting.