Black Bean Enchiladas Recipe (Vegetarian) ~ Dollar Tree Gourmet

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

enchilada sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Canned tomato sauce is often less expensive.

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned black beans

Canned black beans are more affordable and convenient.

Start by introducing the recipe and ingredients for black bean and cheese enchiladas.

Drain and rinse 2 cans of black beans and place them in a bowl.

Show the Monterey jack cheese cubes and explain the importance of using real cheese, avoiding processed cheese products.

Introduce the Cuban black beans and rice mix, explaining that any rice can be used, but it should have a Spanish flavor.

Discuss the enchilada sauce, showing the salsa de chili Fresco and alternatives like tomato sauce or taco sauce for those who prefer milder flavors.

Spray a baking sheet with non-cooking spray and add about a third of a cup of enchilada sauce to the bottom of the pan.

Take a tortilla and fill it with a scoop of black beans, a small scoop of the Cuban rice, and about five cubes of cheese.

Roll up the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the baking dish with sauce.

Continue rolling and filling the tortillas until all ingredients are used, showing the process for each one.

Once all enchiladas are rolled, ladle more sauce over the top, ensuring they are well covered.

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