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Baking dish of enchiladas with red sauce and cheese on top

Beans & Greens Enchiladas

Beans, vegetables, and spices come together for a hearty, filling dinner-time favorite.
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Course: Lunch & Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beans, grain, protein, vegetable
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 15-ounce can spinach or collards greens 1 pound fresh or frozen spinach, collard greens, or kale
  • 2 15-ounce cans beans 4 cups cooked beans
  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 15-ounce can corn
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder or taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 2 15-ounce cans enchilada sauce (red or green)
  • 12-16 large flour tortillas
  • Toppings: cheese, avocado, sour cream or plain yogurt, salsa, etc.
  • Nonstick spray

Instructions

  • Wash hands with warm, soapy water for 20 seconds.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. 
  • Spray 2 9x13-inch baking dishes with nonstick spray. 
  • In a large skillet or electric skillet, heat oil. If greens are fresh or frozen, heat in the skillet until wilted (for fresh) or no longer frozen. 
  • Drain beans, tomatoes, and corn. Add beans, tomatoes, corn, and seasonings to skillet. Heat through. 
  • Divide mixture between tortillas, filling each tortilla with 1/3-1/2 cup of the filling. 
  • Sprinkle cheese over the filling. 
  • Roll up tortillas and place seam-side down in the baking dishes. 
  • Cover with enchilada sauce. 
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, until heated through. Remove foil, top with additional cheese, if desired, and bake for 5 more minutes. 
  • Serve with toppings. Freeze 1 pan of enchiladas for a quick dinner another day. 

Notes

Variation
Swap protein- Use 2 cups of beans and 2 cups of cooked ground meat.

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