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Cooking at Home - Bean Enchiladas

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Extreme closeup of the ends of two bean enchiladas on a plate next to salsa and lettuce.

Makes: 8 servings

Make this easy enchilada recipe tonight for a quick and healthy dinner.

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

Source: In the Kitchen with Chef Stephanie Green, Arizona Nutrition Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 6" enchiladas

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories224
Total Fat5 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Cholesterol5 mg
Sodium502 mg
Carbohydrates35 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Total Sugars3 g
Added Sugars included1 g
Protein10 g
Vitamin D0 mcg
Calcium158 mg
Iron3 mg
Potassium398 mg