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Enfrijoladas

Savory Enfrijoladas: Quick Vegetarian Delight at Home

Enfrijoladas are a quick vegetarian delight featuring soft corn tortillas drenched in a smoky bean sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 enfrijoladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Bean Sauce
  • 2 cups cooked pinto beans black beans can also be used for a distinct flavor.
  • 1 cup bean broth use broth from cooked beans, or substitute with chicken or vegetable broth.
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce use fewer peppers for a milder taste.
  • 1 teaspoon salt consider substituting with chicken bouillon for depth.
For Frying the Tortillas
  • 1 cup oil (for frying) popular choices include peanut or canola oil.
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas note that flour tortillas are not interchangeable here.
For Serving
  • 1 cup queso fresco Montgomery Jack or vegan queso fresco can also be used as alternatives.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Blender
  • paper towels

Method
 

How to Make Enfrijoladas
  1. Blend the cooked pinto beans, bean broth, chipotle peppers, and salt until smooth. Adjust the thickness by adding more bean broth if needed, aiming for a creamy texture.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry each corn tortilla for about 1 minute on each side until lightly golden, then drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  3. Dip each tortilla into the bean sauce to coat, then place a generous amount of queso fresco in the center, fold them over gently, and keep warm under foil.
  4. Garnish your enfrijoladas with diced onion, sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapeños for that extra burst of flavor and freshness just before serving!

Nutrition

Serving: 1enfrijoladaCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Keep fried tortillas warm under foil to maintain their texture while assembling. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

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