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Bean Enchiladas

Bean Enchiladas

256 Ratings
256 Ratings
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Enchiladas de Frijoles
Makes: 8 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Make this easy enchilada recipe tonight for a quick and healthy dinner. Serve it with Brazillian Rice on the side.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups canned pinto beans, low-sodium (2 (15 ounce) cans)
  • 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, reduced-fat
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • salsa (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Place beans in a large bowl and mash coarsely with a fork or potato masher; stir in chili powder.
  3. Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel. Microwave on high for 45 seconds, or until tortillas are soft and warm.
  4. Divide bean mixture among tortillas and spread down center of tortilla. Sprinkle cheese on bean mixture.
  5. Roll tortillas to enclose mixture.
  6. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray
  7. Place enchiladas, seam side down, into baking dish.
  8. Cover with foil and bake at 350 °F for 20 minutes or until heated through.
  9. Serve warm with salsa.
Source:

In the Kitchen with Chef Stephanie Green
Arizona Nutrition Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 6" enchiladas
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 188
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 4 mg
Sodium 413 mg
Carbohydrates 29 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 135 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 310 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 188
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 4 mg
Carbohydrates 29 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Minerals
Calcium 135 mg
Potassium 310 mg
Sodium 413 mg
Copper 195 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 39 mg
Phosphorus 151 mg
Selenium 11 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 29 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 1 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 4 mcg
Folate 73 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 22 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups
Grains 1 ounce
Protein Foods 2 ounces
Dairy 1/4 cups

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Fun to make and really tasty.

05/24/22
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