Black Bean Cheese Enchiladas with Green Sauce
Cheesy, wholesome goodness that is sure to be a hit with anyone!
Ingredients
- Green Sauce:
- 1 whole 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp all purpose flour (or more)
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 cup milk
- 6 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 green onions (or leek & purple onion)
- 1/2 4oz can diced green chilies, drained
- 1 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp dried crushed red pepper (or chili powder)
- Enchiladas:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 8 10-inch tortillas (ancient grains)
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese (or less)
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 can black beans, drained, rinsed, & partially mashed
- 1 cup cooked diced chicken (optional)
- Topping:
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Green sauce
Details
Preparation time 50mins
Cooking time 80mins
Preparation
Step 1
For Green Sauce:
Cook spinach according to package instructions. Drain well. Set aside.
Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
Add flour & stir mixture 2 mins; do not brown.
Gradually whisk in whipping cream & milk.
Simmer until thickened (~5 mins).
Stir in spinach, cilantro, green onions, chilies, cumin, coriander & red pepper & puree until almost smooth.
Season with salt & pepper.
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead. cover & refrigerate. bring to room temp b4 using)
For Enchiladas:
Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Briefly dip each tortilla in oil to soften (~ 15 secs per side).
Transfer to paper towels & drain.
Combine cheeses in large bowl & set aside.
Combine onion, cilantro & black beans in small bowl.
Place 1/3 cup cheese mixture in center of 1 tortilla.
Spoon 2 Tbsp onion & bean mixture over.
Roll up tortilla & place seam side down in large glass baking dish (9X11).
Repeat with remaining tortillas.
(Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover & chill.)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Stir sour cream into green sauce & pour over enchiladas. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake until cheese melts & enchiladas are heated through (~30 minutes).
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