Black Bean Rice Enchiladas Inexpensive Vegetarian Cuisine Recipe

Craving delicious and affordable vegetarian enchiladas? This recipe, inspired by the "Healthy Bites" publication, delivers big flavor without breaking the bank! These easy-to-make black bean and rice enchiladas are perfect for a weeknight dinner. Feel free to add your favorite taco meat to make it a heartier dish. Get ready for a flavorful fiesta!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 353 kcal

Protein 20g

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Ingredients for Black Bean Rice Enchiladas Inexpensive Vegetarian Cuisine

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups cooked rice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
juice of 1 lime
8-10 corn tortillas
1 (24-ounce) jar of your favorite enchilada sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Cooking spray (for greasing baking dish)
Sour cream (optional topping)
Avocado (optional topping)

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How to Make Black Bean Rice Enchiladas Inexpensive Vegetarian Cuisine

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped, and 1/2 medium onion, chopped. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional), and 2 cups cooked rice.
Mix well to combine all ingredients.
Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and the juice of 1 lime.
Set aside to cool slightly.
Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Fill each of 8-10 corn tortillas with about 1/8th of the black bean mixture. Roll up tightly and place seam-down in the prepared baking dish.
Pour 1 (24-ounce) jar of your favorite enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Remove foil, top with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve immediately with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, avocado, and extra cilantro.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

Carbs

22g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Black Bean Rice Enchiladas Inexpensive Vegetarian Cuisine?

Black Bean Rice Enchiladas Inexpensive Vegetarian Cuisine takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Black Bean Rice Enchiladas Inexpensive Vegetarian Cuisine?

Black Bean Rice Enchiladas Inexpensive Vegetarian Cuisine has approximately 353 calories per serving, with about 20 g protein, 22 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Black Bean Rice Enchiladas Inexpensive Vegetarian Cuisine?

The key ingredients for Black Bean Rice Enchiladas Inexpensive Vegetarian Cuisine are Olive Oil, Onion, Mixed Peppers, Reduced Sodium Black Beans, Cumin, Chili Powder. See the full list with measurements above.