3 Bean Enchiladas

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. dried kidney beans
  • 1/2 c. dried navy beans
  • 1/2 c. dried pinto beans
  • 6 c. water
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chiles (undrained)
  • 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • vegetable cooking spray
  • 1 (10 oz.) can commercial enchilada sauce

Instructions

  1. Sort and wash beans.
  2. Place in a Dutch oven.
  3. Cover with water 2 inches above beans and bring to a boil; cover and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand one hour.
  4. Drain beans; return to Dutch oven.
  5. Add 6 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  6. Bring to a boil; cover.
  7. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid (add water, if necessary, to make 1/4 cup).
  8. Place beans in container of an electric blender or food processor; add reserved 1/4 cup liquid, onion and next 5 ingredients.
  9. Process 5 seconds or until mixture is chunky.
  10. Brush tortillas with water.
  11. Divide bean mixture among tortillas.
  12. Roll up; place seam side down in a 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  13. Pour enchilada sauce over tortillas.
  14. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
  15. Top with cheese and bake, uncovered, 5 minutes.
  16. Yield:
  17. 12 servings (177 calories per enchilada), each containing 9.8 grams protein, 2.1 grams fat, 31.5 grams carbohydrate, 4.5 grams fiber, 2 milligrams cholesterol, 233 milligrams sodium and 136 milligrams calcium.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

563 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.9g 50% DV
Total Fat 21.6g 28% DV
Carbs 79.7g 29% DV
Fiber 22.3g 79% DV
Sugar 7.7g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11300.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1634.3mg 35% DV
Cholesterol 9mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 427.5mcg 48% DV
Vitamin C 5.3mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 547.3mg 42% DV
Iron 25.3mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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