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Enfrijoladas with Chipotle Recipe

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Enfrijoladas with Chipotle is a flavorful Mexican dish featuring warm corn tortillas filled with a rich black bean sauce infused with smoky chipotle peppers and melted cheese. This comforting meal combines creamy beans and spicy heat for a satisfying, easy-to-make treat.

Ingredients

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Tortillas

  • 8 corn tortillas

Black Bean Sauce

  • 2 cups cooked black beans
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • Salt to taste

Cheese

  • 1 cup queso fresco or shredded Oaxaca cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the black bean sauce: In a blender, combine cooked black beans, chipotle pepper, garlic, onion, vegetable broth, and salt. Blend until smooth to create a smoky, flavorful sauce.
  2. Heat the sauce: Pour the blended bean sauce into a saucepan and warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.
  3. Fill the tortillas: Warm the corn tortillas briefly on a skillet or comal to make them pliable. Dip each tortilla into the warm black bean sauce, ensuring it is well coated.
  4. Assemble enfrijoladas: Place a generous spoonful of cheese onto each coated tortilla, then fold or roll it up to enclose the filling.
  5. Bake lightly: Arrange the filled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes until the cheese melts and the dish is heated through.
  6. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or sliced avocado for added flavor.

Notes

  • Use fresh or canned black beans; if canned, rinse and drain before blending.
  • Adjust the number of chipotle peppers to control the spiciness.
  • Queso fresco is traditional, but mozzarella or Monterey Jack can be good substitutes.
  • Serve with a side of Mexican rice or salad for a complete meal.
  • For a vegan version, substitute cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative.

Keywords: Enfrijoladas, Mexican cuisine, black bean sauce, chipotle, cheese, vegetarian, traditional Mexican dish

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