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Enchiladas
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NDSU Extension
Servings
Servings:
Eight
Title

Bean Enchiladas

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Description

The perfect meal for the family tonight!

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can refried beans
  • 1 cup sour cream, fat-free
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 4 10-inch flour tortillas
Directions

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 F. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions to skillet and sauté until tender and translucent, about two minutes. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, add beans, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeno, cumin, cooled onions, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine. Stuff each tortilla with bean filling and roll. Place each enchilada in a baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce on top of enchiladas. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the enchiladas. Bake in oven for about 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and enchiladas are heated through. Garnish with cilantro.

Dietary and Nutrition

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Beans are composed of protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber, antioxidants and important vitamins such as folate and minerals, including manganese, potassium, iron, phosphorus, copper and magnesium.

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According to the American Cancer Society, colon cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths for men and women in the U.S. One in 24 women and one in 22 men will develop colorectal cancer in their lifetime.

Now You're Cookin': Beans! (FN1485, Reviewed August 2021)

If you’re looking for a way to stretch your budget and improve your family’s nutrition, look no further. Consider adding more beans to your menu. They’re convenient, versatile and lend themselves to many tasty dishes.

This recipe was analyzed for nutrition using Food Processor SQL Nutrition and Fitness Software and tested in the kitchen.