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Rice and Black Bean Enchiladas with Cheddar

Rice and Black Bean Enchiladas with Cheddar bring a hearty, comforting bite with a smoky chili-cumin filling, tender brown rice, and gooey melted cheese under a blanket of salsa. Each tortilla rolls up a balanced mix of creamy beans and tangy tomatoes with green chiles, finished with fresh cilantro for brightness. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a meatless main for casual gatherings.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook50 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyMedium
Rice and Black Bean Enchiladas with Cheddar

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rice and Black Bean Enchiladas with Cheddar, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

43 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
54 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
16 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityFair
54 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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33
Heart Health
64
Metabolic
53
Digestive
29
Inflammatory
31
Performance
39
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the green pepper, onion, and garlic until tender, about 7 minutes. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, picante sauce, chili powder, cumin, and red pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until heated through and the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Fold in the rice and 1 cup Cheddar cheese; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Spoon a rounded 1/2 cup of the bean mixture down the center of each tortilla. Fold the sides over the filling and roll up. Place the enchiladas seam side down in the baking dish; spoon salsa over each tortilla. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cilantro and 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.

About This Recipe

Rice and Black Bean Enchiladas with Cheddar is made with 15 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Brown Rice, Chili Powder, and Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies. Each serving provides about 603.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Rice and Black Bean Enchiladas with Cheddar made of?
The main ingredients are Black Beans, Brown Rice, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Flour Tortilla. The full list of 15 is above.
How long does it take to make Rice and Black Bean Enchiladas with Cheddar?
About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 603.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Rice and Black Bean Enchiladas with Cheddar easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.
Is Rice and Black Bean Enchiladas with Cheddar healthy?
Rice and Black Bean Enchiladas with Cheddar has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 603.24 calories and 18.8 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1035.93 mg (45% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.02 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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