Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas

Name: Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican, Southwest
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles; 1/4 cup picante sauce; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 cups cooked brown rice; 8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed; 1 cup salsa; 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves; Optional: Cotija cheese, sliced red onion, sliced jalapeno peppers, sliced avocado, and lime wedges

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Bake: 30 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

I love Mexican food, but I'm always looking for ways to make it more healthy. I reworked a dish that I have enjoyed in restaurants to suit my taste and lifestyle. —Christie Ladd, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
1/4 cup picante sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups cooked brown rice
8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Optional: Cotija cheese, sliced red onion, sliced jalapeno peppers, sliced avocado, and lime wedges

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add green pepper, onion and garlic; saute until tender. Add next 6 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until heated through. Add rice; cook 5 minutes longer.
2. Spoon a rounded 1/2 cup of rice mixture down center of each tortilla. Fold sides over filling and roll up. Place seam side down in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon remaining rice mixture along sides of dish. Top tortillas with salsa. Bake, covered, for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes longer. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with desired toppings, lime wedges and additional salsa.

Nutrition Facts

1 enchilada: 298 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 899mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 12g protein.