Potato and Bean Enchiladas Recipe

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A great vegetarian main dish that can be spiced up with the addition of jalapenos to either or both sauce and filling.

Prep Time:
1 hr
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound potatoes, peeled and diced

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon ketchup

  • 1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped, divided

  • 2 (12 ounce) packages corn tortilla

  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans, drained

  • 1 (12 ounce) package queso fresco

  • oil for frying

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). In a bowl, toss diced potatoes together with cumin, chili powder, salt, and ketchup, and place in an oiled baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender.

  2. Meanwhile, boil tomatillos and chopped onion in water to cover for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Once cooled, puree with half of the cilantro until smooth.

  3. Fry tortillas individually in a small amount of hot oil until soft.

  4. Mix potatoes together with pinto beans, 1/2 cheese, and 1/2 cilantro. Fill tortillas with potato mixture, and roll up. Place seam side down in an oiled 9×13 inch baking dish. Spoon tomatillo sauce over enchiladas, and spread remaining cheese over sauce. Bake for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

247 Calories
6g Fat
42g Carbs
10g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 247
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g7%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 9mg3%
Sodium 385mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
Dietary Fiber 7g24%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 10g19%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 155mg12%
Iron 2mg11%
Potassium 483mg10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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