
Black Bean and Spinach Enchiladas
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
302 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American

Black Bean and Spinach Enchiladas
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Packed with flavor, these filling black bean and spinach enchiladas are so good, you'd never guess they are healthy!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small Red onion, finely diced
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into small bite-sized pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained 250g
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed You can also sub kidney beans
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese divided
- 2 cups Red Enchilada Sauce divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- black pepper, to taste
- 8 whole wheat tortillas
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Instructions
For the filling:
- Preheat oven to 400 F (190C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add the onions. Cook, stirring often, 5-7 minutes. until onions soften.
- Add the broccoli and bell pepper, stir, and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cover the skillet with a lid or just a larger pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is brighter green and starting to turn golden on the edges.
- Add the cumin and cinnamon to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds. Add the spinach and stir.
- Transfer the contents of the pan to a bowl. Add the drained beans, a big handful of cheese (1/3 cup or so) and 2-4 tablespoon of enchilada sauce. Add ½ teaspoon salt and black pepper, to taste.
To assemble:
- Pour ¼ cup enchilada sauce into your prepared pan and tilt it from side to side until the bottom of the pan is evenly coated.
- Fill a tortilla with 1/2 cup veggie filling, then wrap tortilla around filling to secure, and place seam side down. Repeat until you have 8 enchiladas.
- Drizzle the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas, leaving the tips bare. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly over the enchiladas.
- Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and golden. Enjoy with any toppings you like!
Notes
- This recipe is barely adapted from Cookie and Kate.
- You can use red kidney beans if you can't find black beans, and feel free to substitute any of the veggies for vegetables of your choice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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