Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas

Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    50 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    493

Savor the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with these hearty and satisfying Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas. A vegetarian delight, each bite is a fiesta of textures and tastes, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing gathering.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    44 g
  • Cholesterol
    19 mg
  • Fiber
    8 g
  • Protein
    13 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    994 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 7 mins Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add green pepper, onion, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant (about 7 minutes).

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Recipe View 5 mins Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes and green chilies, picante sauce, chili powder, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, until the mixture has thickened slightly (about 5 minutes).

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Recipe View 3 mins Remove from heat and gently fold in cooked rice (or quinoa) and 1 cup of the shredded Cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture is well combined (about 3 minutes).

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Recipe View 5 mins Spoon a generous 1/2 cup of the bean and rice mixture down the center of each warmed tortilla. Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll up tightly. Place enchiladas seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.

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Recipe View 25 mins Evenly spoon salsa over the top of each enchilada. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.

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Recipe View 3 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro.

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Recipe View 2 mins Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly (2-3 minutes).

For a creamier filling, add 4 ounces of softened cream cheese to the bean and rice mixture.
To make ahead, assemble the enchiladas and refrigerate (covered) for up to 24 hours before baking. Add an extra 5-10 minutes to the baking time.
Feel free to customize the filling with other vegetables like corn, zucchini, or mushrooms.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, guacamole, and extra salsa.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 164 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Rosalee Hermann

    These enchiladas are so flavorful! The picante sauce gives them just the right amount of heat.

  • Gordon Herzog

    These enchiladas are fantastic! My family loved them, and they're so easy to make.

  • Raheem Witting

    I've made these several times now, and they're always a hit. A perfect vegetarian meal.

  • Yasmine Kreiger

    I added some corn and zucchini to the filling, and it was delicious! Thanks for the great recipe.

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