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Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas with Avocado Salad
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 8 medium flour tortillas
  • 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (15 oz) can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 small red onion, diced and divided
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish. Warm the tortillas briefly in the microwave so they are pliable and less likely to tear.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, combine the black beans, cumin, half the diced red onion, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until warmed through and fragrant.
  • Spoon the bean mixture evenly down the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of cheese over the beans in each tortilla, then roll them up and place them seam-side down in the prepared dish.
  • Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • While the enchiladas bake, make the avocado salad. In a bowl, gently toss the diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, remaining red onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Remove the enchiladas from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Serve each portion with a generous scoop of avocado salad on the side.

Notes

Warm the tortillas just before filling so they stay flexible and do not crack. If you have extra time, mash a few of the black beans while they warm for a thicker filling. Leftovers keep best when the enchiladas and salad are stored separately. Reheat the enchiladas in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes and refresh the salad with a squeeze of fresh lime right before serving.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Equipment: Baking dish, Skillet, Mixing bowl