Smoky Spicy Black Bean Enchilada Bake in 40 Minutes
A flavorful and easy-to-make enchilada bake packed with spicy black beans and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix black beans, corn, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in a baking dish.
- Layer tortillas, bean mixture, cheese, and sauce.
- Repeat layers, finishing with cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use flour tortillas if corn tortillas are unavailable.
- Add cooked chicken or beef for extra protein.
- Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg