Bean and Spinach Enchiladas

(from jlong3658’s recipe box)

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 210 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Dinner

Ingredients

  • 1 15.5 oz can black beans, rinsed
  • 1 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed of excess liquid
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar, grated (2 cups)
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 16 oz jar salsa (3 1/2 cups)
  • 8 6 inch corn tortillas, warmed
  • 1 medium head romain lettuce, chopped (6 cups)
  • 4 radishes, cut into matchsticks
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, halved and sliced
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • Sliced scallions for serving

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, mash half the beans. Add teh spinach, corn, cumin, 1 cup of the cheddar, the remaining beans, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and mix to combine.

  2. Spread 1 jar of the salsa in the bottom of a 4 to 6 quart slow cooker. Dividing evenly, roll up the bean mixture in the tortillas (about 1/2 cup each) and place the rolls seam-side down in a single layer in the slow cooker. Top with the remaining salsa and cheddar.

  3. Cover and cook until heated through, on low or 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

  4. Before serving, toss teh lettuce, radishes, tomatoes, and cucumber in a large bowl with the lime juice, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Serve with the enchiladas and sprinkle with the scallions.

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