Spicy Black Bean Enchiladas

Since Hurricane Sandy has us all bunkered down, let's take advantage and enjoy some good music and food!

Enchiladas have long been a Mexican favorite so why not brush up on some Spanish & get cookin!

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Spicy Black Bean Enchiladas

(Recipe by Kim Barnouin, author of Skinny Bitch)

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

1/2 onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, seeded & chopped

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 (15-ounce/430 g) cans black beans, drained & rinsed

2 canned chipotle peppers

1 cup (150 g) diced tomato

Salt and pepper, to taste

12 corn tortillas (or whole wheat flour, if you prefer)

1/2 cup (120 g) shredded vegan cheese (Daiya Cheese is a great option!)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Fresh salsa, for serving

Preheat the oven to 350º (180º C).

In a medium sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté about 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper and cook 6 to 8 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, and red pepper flakes and stir. Add the black beans and mix well. Pour a little less than half of the cooked bean mixture into a food processor or blender. Add the diced tomatoes and chipotle peppers and blend well, for the black bean sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

In a medium sauté pan, heat the remaining oil over medium-low heat. Place 1 tortilla at a time in the pan & flip to warm both sides.

In a 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking dish, spread just enough of the black bean sauce to cover the bottom of the pan. Fill each tortilla with about 3 tablespoons of the black bean sauce. Roll & fold the seam under the place seam-side down in the baking dish. When all of the tortillas have been filled and rolled tight, pour the rest of the black bean sauce on top. Sprinkle with vegan cheese and bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until it bubbles.

Garnish with the cilantro. Serve with fresh salsa.

*Nutrition Facts*

Serving: 1 Enchilada

Calories: 150

Fat: 6 grams

Sat. Fat: 1 gram

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Carb: 21 grams

Fiber: 5 grams

Protein: 14 grams

Rainy days don't have to be depressing. Play some fun music while you cook. Shake things up and check out Buena Vista Social Club, the legendary Cuban ensemble. You can't help but break a smile listening to this!

                                      

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