ICAN Recipe Bean Enchilada

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are lower in calories and high in fiber.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining meltiness.

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

Homemade sauce can be healthier and less expensive.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a small casserole dish.

Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the onion until soft and translucent.

Add the spinach to the pan and cover with a lid to allow the greens to steam for 4-5 minutes.

Mix in the beans, enchilada sauce, and seasonings to the spinach and simmer for 10 minutes.

Make 2 layers of tortillas, beans and spinach mixture, and cheese in the casserole dish.

Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees until cheese is melted and lightly brown on top.

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Equipment Needed

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