Super Easy Vegetarian Bean and Cheese Enchiladas

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Plain yogurt provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and can be mashed for a similar texture.

green chiles

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

Drain and rinse a can of black beans.

Add diced green chiles and 1/2 tablespoon of taco seasoning to the black beans.

Squeeze in garlic cloves using a garlic press.

Chop the white and light green parts of scallions and reserve for garnish.

Mix the black bean filling together and add a pinch of salt.

Take a can of refried beans and add another 1/2 tablespoon of taco seasoning.

Mash the refried beans with a fork and mix in the seasoning.

Pour some enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 pan.

Spread sauce around the bottom of the pan.

Take a flour tortilla and spread some enchilada sauce inside it.

Layer in the black bean mixture, refried beans, and a sprinkle of cheese.

Wrap the tortilla and place it seam-side down in the pan.

Repeat until all tortillas are filled and rolled.

Top the rolled enchiladas with more enchilada sauce and cheese.

Bake the enchiladas in the oven.

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