Black Bean and Spinach Enchiladas

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    8 mins

  • Servings

    8 people

  • Calories

    302 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Black Bean and Spinach Enchiladas

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

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  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red onion small, finely diced
  • 1 broccoli head, cut into small bite-sized pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 10 oz spinach 250g, frozen, thawed and drained
  • 1 can black beans You can also sub kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Mexican blend cheese divided, shredded
  • 2 cups Red Enchilada Sauce divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 8 whole wheat tortillas

Instructions

For the filling:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F (190C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add the onions. Cook, stirring often, 5-7 minutes. until onions soften.
  3. Add the broccoli and bell pepper, stir, and reduce heat to medium-low.
  4. 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.
  5. Add the cumin and cinnamon to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds. Add the spinach and stir.
  6. 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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Drizzle the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas, leaving the tips bare. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly over the enchiladas.
  4. 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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