Black Bean Rice Enchiladas Inexpensive Vegetarian Cuisine

Discover the ultimate comfort food with these Black Bean Rice Enchiladas, an easy-to-make, budget-friendly vegetarian recipe that's perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Filled with a delicious mixture of protein-packed black beans, fluffy rice, melty cheese, and aromatic spices, these enchiladas are rolled in soft tortillas, smothered in rich enchilada sauce, and baked to perfection. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and simple pantry staples like canned beans, rice, and seasonings, this dish is both affordable and satisfying. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor, and serve alongside a crisp salad or creamy guacamole for the perfect Mexican-inspired meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked white or brown rice
• 1 can (15-ounce) Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
• 2 cups Enchilada sauce
• 8 small or medium Flour or corn tortillas
• 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (or any cooking oil)
• 1 medium Chopped onion
• 2 cloves Minced garlic

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Step 3

Add the black beans to the skillet along with ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes to heat through and coat the beans in the spices.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, black bean mixture, 1 cup of shredded cheese, and optional chopped cilantro. Mix until evenly combined.

Step 5

Spoon about 1/3 cup of the filling mixture into the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Step 6

Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, ensuring they are fully covered. Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheese over the top.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2145.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3125.9

Total Fat 108.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 180.0mg	0%
Sodium 8433.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 431.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.3g	0%
Total Sugars 25.8g
Protein 116.1g	0%

Vitamin D 36IU	0%
Calcium 1907.2mg	0%
Iron 31.1mg	0%
Potassium 2576.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.8%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 54.5%