2024-02-19

Broccoli and Black Bean Enchiladas

Ingredients

  • 2 cups enchilada sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 bunch of broccoli, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 5 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 8" tortillas
  • cilantro, chopped

Method

Filling

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking pan with olive oil.
  3. Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add onion and cook until tender.
  5. Add broccoli and bell pepper, reduce heat to medium-low.
  6. Cook until broccoli is bright green.
  7. Stir in cumin and cinnamon.
  8. Stir in spinach a handful at a time, stirring until reduced in size.
  9. Remove from heat and transfer to mixing bowl.
  10. Stir in beans, 1/4 cup cheese, salt, and a drizzle of enchilada sauce.

Enchiladas

  1. Pour 1/4 cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of the 9x13 baking pan, tilt pan to evenly coat.
  2. Spread 1/2 cup filling down centre of a tortilla.
  3. Snugly wrap left side over the middle, then right side over to make a wrap.
  4. Place seam side down against the edge of the pan.
  5. Repeat with remaining toritllas and filling.
  6. Drizzle remaining enchilada sauce and cheese evenly over the top of the enchiladas.
  7. Bake uncovered until cheese is golden (20-25 minutes).
  8. Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes before serving.

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