Black Beans and Rice Enchiladas

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 green pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies1/4 cup picante sauce1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 cups cooked brown rice8 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed1 cup salsa1 cup reduced fat shredded Cheddar cheese3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
1.In a large nonstick skillet, saute the green pepper, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the beans, tomatoes, picante sauce, chili powder, cumin and red pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until heated through and mixture thickens. Add rice; cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through.

2.Spoon a rounded 1/2 cup down the center of each tortilla. Fold sides over filling and roll up. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon salsa over each tortilla. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TRWAGNER1.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 355.1
  • Total Fat: 9.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1,257.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.5 g
  • Protein: 12.7 g

Member Reviews
  • SPARKPEOPLE1951
    Fixed this today for lunch. Followed the recipe except I added 2 jalapeno peppers (fresh from garden)along w/the green pepper. I also used reg. diced tomato's. I also put a dallop of greek yogurt after it came out of oven. I'm glad I did because it is "hot". - 8/3/20
  • ELISHKA1
    Very good. - 3/2/11