Black Bean and Veggie Enchiladas

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (12-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, tomato sauce, green chiles, onion, bell peppers, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3. Place a few spoonfuls of the filling in the center of each tortilla. Roll up the tortillas and place them seam side down in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
4. Pour any remaining sauce over the enchiladas.
5. Bake for 20 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted (if using).

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (without cheese):

• Calories: 320
• Fat: 5g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 5mg
• Sodium: 500mg
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Fiber: 7g
• Sugar: 10g
• Protein: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Black bean and vegetable-filled enchiladas
• Vegetarian-friendly
• Easy to prepare
• Perfect for a family meal or casual party

User Comments:

• "These enchiladas were delicious and so easy to make. My family loved them!" - Mary M.
• "I added some sour cream and salsa to mine, and they were perfect!" - John S.
• "These are the best vegetarian enchiladas I've ever had. I'll definitely be making them again." - Sarah B.

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have corn tortillas on hand, you can use flour tortillas instead.
• To make your enchiladas even cheesier, add a layer of shredded cheese to the bottom of the baking dish before adding the enchiladas.
• For a spicier enchilada, add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder or a dash of cayenne pepper to the filling.