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Black Bean Enchiladas

Black Bean Enchiladas are stuffed with seasoned black beans, vegetables, and cheese, then baked in a zesty sauce for a satisfying vegetarian dinner.
Prep: 45 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 1 lb dry black beans
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tbs chili powder
  • 1 tbs salt
  • 28 oz red enchilada sauce
  • 18 corn tortillas
  • 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • Rinse your beans in cold water and remove any bad beans. Place the beans into an instant pot and add in the water, oil, and seasonings stir well. Place the lid on top set it to sealing and press the bean button for 30 minutes. After the cooking time do a natural release for 10 minutes. Strain the beans so mostly all of the liquid is gone and set the beans to the side.
  • Grease a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Pour 1 cup of the enchilada sauce to the bottom of the pan lay six of the tortillas over the enchilada sauce add a generous amount of beans over the tortillas then repeat to make a total of three layers. Cover the top with the cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 2492mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1283IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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3 Comments

  1. Zoë Davis says:

    I added one can of hatch green chiles- 73 cents- to 2 layers for flavor!

  2. Darla Martinez says:

    Do you use the entire 1 lb of black beans in the recipe?

    1. Zoë Davis says:

      I did!