My husband was pretty excited about these gluten-free black bean enchiladas. It’s pretty encouraging when your husband says, “You should take a picture of the dinner you just made and blog about it.” Who am I to let a man down?

Gluten Free Black Bean Enchilada Ingredients made with La Preferida Enchilada auce

What Type of Tortillas Should I Use?

According to some Latin American bloggers, it is traditional to use corn tortillas for enchiladas. I buy Mission Corn Tortillas from my local store, which are about 5″. If you’d like larger corn tortillas, try these 8 inch corn tortillas from Del Campo, which are made in a dedicated gluten free facility. Order them on Amazon.

Prefer to use flour tortillas? Mission also makes a gluten free flour tortilla. Other options include Meijer (grocery store chain) and Ole Extreme. Just a heads up that all three of these companies make non gluten free tortillas. Most are sold in similar packaging, so make sure you’re grabbing the right one.

Why This Enchilada Recipe Needs Warm Tortillas

One of the most important tips in making gluten free black bean enchiladas is to use warm tortillas. If you try to roll them while they are cold, the tortillas will break. I warm them individually on a skillet, 10 seconds per side.

Is Enchilada Sauce Gluten Free?

Great question. I swear I had seen canned enchilada sauces that contained wheat as a thickener. Of course, now when I look, I don’t see any. Therefore, many are *probably* ok. I prefer La Preferida Enchilada Sauce, as it bears the GFCO certification seal.

Can I Use Beef or Chicken Instead?

One of the benefits of making black bean enchiladas is the convenience. Canned black beans are shelf stable, and inexpensive. However, if you want to use ground beef or chicken instead, have at it. I wouldn’t use more than a pound.

Are Black Bean Enchiladas Good For Your Health?

One cup of cooked black beans contains approximately 15 grams of fiber. This is about 60% of the recommended daily intake of fiber for adults.

Per the USDA, “for example, at a 2,000 calorie reference level (which is appropriate for some but not all people) the daily dietary fiber intake should be 28 grams.” A study showed “50% of females did not eat adequate amounts of fiber, iron, or calcium.”

Fiber is important for our heart health, as it lowers cholesterol. Fiber plays an important role in maintaining intestinal health by reducing the risk of certain digestive disorders. Read more about Celiac Disease and Fiber at this link.

Black Bean Enchiladas baked and topped with cheese

What Should I Serve with Black Bean Enchiladas?

Make a meal from these enchiladas by serving some delicious side dishes. Make your own guacamole to go with chips. This recipe for Easy Gluten Free Street Corn from G-Free Foodie will make everyone happy. Looking for beverages? Horchata is naturally gluten free and dairy free, and DELISH. For dessert, try this Tres Leche Rice Pudding from Sweety Saldo.

Other Hispanic Inspired Gluten Free Recipes

Looking for Spanish and Latin American inspired recipes? Here are a few on my blog.