Black Bean Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce

Vegetarian
Health score
17%
Black Bean Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce
45 min.
6
487kcal

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Looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that’s both vegetarian and bursting with flavor? Look no further than these Black Bean Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce! Perfectly suited for lunch, dinner, or anytime you crave a hearty meal, this dish is bound to impress anyone sitting at your table.

Picture soft corn tortillas stuffed with a savory blend of black beans, vibrant spices, and melty Monterey Jack cheese, all beautifully drizzled with a zesty tomatillo sauce that brings a refreshing twist to traditional enchiladas. The creamy avocado and fresh cilantro add depth to each bite, while the jalapeño provides just the right kick, making this dish as nutritious as it is delicious.

This recipe is not only rich in flavor but also boasts a caloric count of only 487 kcal per serving. With a prep time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this hearty meal any day of the week, whether you're hosting friends or simply indulging yourself. Plus, it serves six generously, making it ideal for family dinners or meal prep for the week ahead.

Ready to experience a fiesta of flavors? Dive into this tasty vegetarian option that promises to keep you coming back for more!

Ingredients

  • 0.5  avocado ripe peeled mashed seeded
  • cups bean mixture reserved from black bean chili 
  • ounce tomato sauce salt-free canned
  • 12 6-inch corn tortillas ()
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove 
  • tablespoons jalapeno seeded chopped
  • teaspoons juice of lime fresh
  • ounces monterrey jack cheese shredded with jalapeño peppers, low-fat
  • 0.3 cup onion chopped
  • 1.5 cups picante sauce 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup tomatillos peeled chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • oven
  • blender
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. For enchiladas, combine picante sauce and tomato sauce in a small bowl.
  3. Spread 1 cup picante mixture in the bottom of a 13- x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Set aside remaining mixture.
  4. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Spoon about 1/3 cup bean mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up.
  5. Place each tortilla, seam side down, in baking dish. Top enchiladas with remaining picante mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Cover dish with foil.
  6. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  7. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
  8. To make sauce, combine tomatillos and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a blender or food processor; process until coarsely ground.
  9. Combine tomatillo mixture, avocado, and lime juice.
  10. Serve with enchiladas.

Nutrition Facts

Calories487kcal
Protein20.34%
Fat31.39%
Carbs48.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.25
Glycemic Load
11.13
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
16.248260969701%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
0.15mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Isorhamnetin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:487.32kcal
24.37%
Fat:17.48g
26.9%
Saturated Fat:6.07g
37.92%
Carbohydrates:60.48g
20.16%
Net Carbohydrates:44.73g
16.27%
Sugar:23.74g
26.37%
Cholesterol:25.23mg
8.41%
Sodium:854.42mg
37.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.48g
50.96%
Fiber:15.74g
62.98%
Phosphorus:339.85mg
33.99%
Calcium:284.01mg
28.4%
Iron:4.97mg
27.62%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
18.84%
Manganese:0.36mg
18.03%
Vitamin C:14.75mg
17.87%
Magnesium:70.52mg
17.63%
Vitamin A:837.88IU
16.76%
Potassium:554.68mg
15.85%
Vitamin E:2.17mg
14.45%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.2%
Vitamin B3:2.59mg
12.95%
Zinc:1.92mg
12.78%
Vitamin K:12.72µg
12.11%
Selenium:8.38µg
11.97%
Copper:0.23mg
11.41%
Folate:31.64µg
7.91%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.36%
Vitamin B5:0.65mg
6.55%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.92%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%
Source:My Recipes