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Enfrijoladas: A Simple and Satisfying Mexican Delight

Enfrijoladas: A Simple and Satisfying Mexican Delight

Enfrijoladas are a simple and satisfying Mexican delight, featuring soft corn tortillas smothered in creamy black bean sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Black Bean Sauce
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth or water
  • 1 Garlic Clove minced
  • 1 White Onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or Lard for cooking the onion and garlic
For the Tortillas
  • 8 Corn Tortillas warm for better pliability
For Topping
  • 1 Queso Fresco crumbled, optional
  • Optional Toppings avocado slices, fresh salsa, or sautéed vegetables

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Blender
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the Oil: Begin by heating 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil or lard in a skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
  2. Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add 1 finely chopped white onion and 1 minced garlic clove to the hot oil and sauté for 4–5 minutes.
  3. Add Black Beans and Broth: Stir in 1 can of black beans and 1 cup of vegetable broth, cooking for 5 minutes.
  4. Blend the Sauce: Transfer the mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree until smooth.
  5. Warm the Tortillas: In a separate skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
  6. Assemble the Enfrijoladas: Dip each tortilla in the creamy black bean sauce, fold, and place on a serving plate.
  7. Add Toppings and Serve: Top with crumbled queso fresco and any optional toppings, serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 9gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Pre-make the black bean sauce a day ahead for easy meals. Store and reheat as needed. Warm tortillas to prevent tearing during assembly. Customize flavors and toppings to your liking.

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