Cheesy Bean Enchiladas (Print out)

Black and pinto beans with cheddar cheese baked under tangy enchilada sauce for a savory meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bean Filling

01 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 cup canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Assembly

10 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas
11 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend, divided
12 - 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
14 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Set your oven to 375°F and allow it to reach temperature.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté finely chopped onion until translucent, approximately 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
03 - Incorporate black beans, pinto beans, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper into the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, partially mashing the beans to combine flavors. Remove from heat.
04 - Spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce evenly on the base of a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
05 - Distribute the bean filling evenly among the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle a small amount of cheese on top, then roll each tortilla tightly and position seam-side down in the baking dish.
06 - Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
07 - Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking an additional 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Optionally, top with chopped fresh cilantro and sliced green onions before serving. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Cost-effective and satisfying for families or groups
  • Vegetarian-friendly and easy to make gluten-free
02 -
  • You can use flour or corn tortillas, but corn makes the dish gluten-free
  • Check your enchilada sauce for hidden gluten or allergens if serving sensitive guests
03 -
  • Use foil to keep the enchiladas moist while the cheese melts
  • Make ahead and freeze unbaked enchiladas for future quick dinners
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