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.

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.

• Black Bean Enchilada Cups
• Arroz Con Pollo
• Pupusas
• Gluten Free Mexican Fried Ice Cream
• Gluten Free Choco Tacos

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Gluten-Free Black Bean Enchiladas

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 12 tortillas, corn
• 1 can black beans
• 1/2 extra large onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 oz spinach leaves – fresh (optional)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 6 oz Enchilada Sauce (I prefer La Preferida)
• 4 oz shredded cheese
• 4 tbsp sour cream or Greek Yogurt

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 F. Dice onion (and any other preferred vegetables such as bell peppers) and sauté in a medium pan over medium heat. Cook until onions are translucent. Add spinach and cook until it's wilted. Add black beans and spices, and stir ingredients together. Season filling as preferred
• To prepare tortillas, heat them in a skillet, 10 seconds per side. Then, dip them in Enchilada sauce. **Note- it is important to do this with WARM tortillas. Otherwise they will break as you try to fill and roll the enchiladas. 
• Fill corn tortillas with black bean and vegetable mixture, approximately three tablespoons. Roll to enclose, and place in a casserole dish, seam side down.
• Top with additional enchilada sauce and shredded cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minuets. Garnish with sour cream.

Originally Published July 2013

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