Enchilada typically means a corn tortilla rolled around a savory mixture covered in chili sauce and baked. Enchiladas are delicious. I especially love them prepared with a classic creamy green sauce called ” enchilada suizas”. So I decided to create my own version of the classic dish.
In this recipe, I use a few simple ingredients like black beans, brown rice and canned enchiladas sauce. I take a short cut by not rolling each one individually instead I layer the tortillas in between the filling. Add your favorite toppings like avocado, sour cream and salsa and you’re set for a delicious dinner.
Easy Black Bean & Rice Enchiladas
These unrolled enchiladas are instead layeres of tortillas with melted cheese, black beans, rice and green enchilada sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 cans of Black Beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 28oz can of Green Chili Enchilada Sauce
- 18 Corn Tortillas
- 2-3 Cups Monterey Jack Cheese, grated
- 2 Cups of Brown Rice, Cooked
- 1 4 oz. can Ortega Green Chiles
- *optional 2 cups of cooked shredded chicken
optional garnishes:
- avocado, sour cream, fresh cilantro, green onions, lime, salsa
Instructions
1. Prepare Rice as directed on package. When finished, fluff with a fork. Add can of Ortega chiles and stir to combine. Set aside.
2. Pour beans into a large bowl.
3. Add 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce and stir to combine. (If using chicken, add to the bowl as well)
4. Spray a 9x13 glass baking dish with non stick spray. Next, pour about 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce to coat the bottom of the dish.
5. Layer 6 tortillas on top of sauce.
6. Add 1/2 of beans on top of tortillas
7. Add 1/2 of rice on top of beans.
8. Add 1/3 of grated cheese.
9. Repeat one more layer.
10. Last layer is Tortillas, Sauce, finish with cheese.
Layer 1
Sauce, tortillas, beans, rice, cheese
Layer 2
Tortillas, sauce, beans, rice, cheese
Layer 3
Tortillas, sauce, cheese
Bake at 375 degrees uncovered for 30 minutes. If you can, let it rest for 10 minutes after it comes out of the oven to allow it to set a bit before serving.
Serve warm and top each piece with optional sour cream, avocado, fresh cilantro, green onions or salsa.
