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Easy Cheesy Bean and Rice Enchiladas

These mouth-watering Easy Cheesy Bean and Rice Enchiladas are a perfect choice for a quick and delicious weeknight meal. The use of store-bought enchilada sauce and a convenient one-pot rice cooking method make this recipe super easy to follow.
2
45 min
TOTAL TIME
891
CALORIES
$2.65
PER SERVING
Easy Cheesy Bean and Rice Enchiladas
Ingredients
8 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
White Rice
1 cup white rice
Vegetable Broth
2 cups vegetable broth
Enchilada Sauce
2 cups enchilada sauce
Canned Pinto Beans
15 oz canned pinto beans
drained and rinsed
Tomato Paste
2 tbsp tomato paste
Salt
1/4 tsp salt
Corn Tortillas
8 whole corn tortillas
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
START WITH
20 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a saucepan, combine white rice, vegetable broth, tomato paste, and salt. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
3
In another saucepan, heat one cup of store-bought enchilada sauce on low heat.
ASSEMBLING THE ENCHILADAS
4
Dip a corn tortilla in the warm enchilada sauce for about 10 seconds to soften.
5
Place the softened tortilla on a flat surface, and add a spoonful of cooked rice and a spoonful of pinto beans to the center. Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
6
Tightly roll up the tortilla and place it seam side down in a 13x9-inch baking dish.
7
Repeat steps 4-6 with the remaining tortillas.
FINISH WITH
8
Pour the remaining cup of enchilada sauce over the top of the rolled tortillas in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the sauce.
9
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10
Serve and enjoy your Easy Cheesy Bean and Rice Enchiladas!
Health Info
Macros
129g
CARBS
22g
FAT
42g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
WHEAT
MILK
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