Spicy Black Bean, Green Chili, & Manchego Enchiladas
These Spicy Black Bean, Green Chili, & Manchego Enchiladas are a flavorful, vegetarian dish that combines the heat of green chilies, creamy Manchego cheese, and hearty black beans wrapped in soft tortillas. Topped with a tangy red enchilada sauce and baked to perfection, these enchiladas are a zesty twist on the classic recipe. Perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or serving a crowd, this dish is a delightful combination of spicy, creamy, and savory flavors!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (2 enchiladas each)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas (flour recommended)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
- 1 (28-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Manchego cheese (plus extra for topping; or substitute with Cotija or Pepper Jack)
- 1/4 cup light sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Optional Toppings:
- Diced green onion
- Cilantro
- Grilled fajita vegetables
- Avocado
- Salsa
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and position a baking rack in the middle.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine black beans, green chilies, sour cream, and Manchego cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Warm the Sauce: Heat the enchilada sauce in a large shallow pan over low-medium heat and turn off the heat once warmed.
- Coat the Tortillas: Pour a small amount of enchilada sauce into a 9×13-inch baking dish to lightly coat the bottom. Dip one tortilla at a time into the sauce, flipping to coat both sides.
- Assemble the Enchiladas: Add 2 tablespoons of the black bean mixture to each tortilla, roll it up, and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, adding more sauce to the dish as needed.
- Top with Sauce and Cheese: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas (don’t over-saturate). Sprinkle with extra cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Serve with your favorite toppings such as avocado, guacamole, salsa, grilled fajita vegetables, or cilantro.
Notes
- Tortilla Choices: Use gluten-free tortillas if needed.
- Cheese Options: Swap the Manchego cheese for Cotija or Pepper Jack for a different flavor.
- Add Protein: For a non-vegetarian version, add cooked chicken or ground beef to the filling.
