Bean, Cheese, and Spinach Enchiladas

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:00:31 GMT

Step 1

Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium saucepan until shimmering. Add onion and 1/2 tsp salt and cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder, and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomato sauce and water. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat.

Step 2

Spread 1/2 cup sauce over bottom of 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Let remaining sauce cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Place half of beans in large bowl and use potato masher to mash beans until smooth but some pieces remain. Stir in remaining whole beans, 1 cup cheese, spinach, and 1/2 cup cooled sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Brush both sides of tortillas with remaining 2 TB oil. Stack tortillas, wrap in damp dish towel, and place on plate; microwave until warm and pliable, about 1 minute.

Step 5

Spread 1/4 cup bean filling across center of each tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly around filling and place seam side down in baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over top of enchiladas to cover completely. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over top of enchiladas.

Step 6

Cover dish tightly with greased aluminum foil. Bake until enchiladas are heated through and cheese is melted, about 25 min. Let cool for 5 min and serve.

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