Best 3 White Bean Enchiladas Recipes

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White bean enchiladas are a delicious and hearty vegetarian dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. Packed with protein and fiber, white beans are a healthy and satisfying addition to any meal. When combined with flavorful enchilada sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings, white bean enchiladas are sure to become a family favorite. Bursting with Mexican-inspired flavors, this dish is a wonderful way to enjoy the classic enchilada without the meat. Whether you are a vegetarian or simply looking for a lighter and healthier alternative to traditional enchiladas, this recipe is sure to hit the spot.

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WHITE BEAN CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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We have Mexican night at least once a week, and this is the perfect meal for it, sure to satisfy any craving! The white bean mash serves as a replacement for the oh so boring refried beans. You'll notice it gives a great zesty dimension to the dish. I recommend serving with sides of salsa and sour cream and a nice helping of yellow rice. Mmmmmm!

Provided by Dans La Lune

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 10-16 enchiladas, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 -5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon fajita seasoning mix
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (to taste)
2 (15 7/8 ounce) cans small white beans or 2 (15 7/8 ounce) cans great northern beans
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (33 ounce) package of small mexican corn tortillas
2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat large pan with olive oil. Add chicken either whole or sliced into strips.
  • Season chicken in pan with fajita seasoning, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper, using more or less according to your preferred taste.
  • Meanwhile, as chicken cooks, drain beans from cans and rinse thoroughly in a colander. Place in food processor or bowl. Add water. Grind beans with food processor or a hand chopper until resembling refried bean texture, like a paste.
  • Add cumin, more cayenne pepper if desired, and a generous amount of salt to bean paste. Blend well.
  • Once chicken is cooked, remove from heat and cut in strips if not done so already. Set aside.
  • Take a single corn tortilla, and spread a spoonful of bean paste on it. Put a few pieces of the cut up chicken down the center in a line. Add a sprinkle of the colby jack cheese blend.
  • Roll up the tortilla and place seam side down in the casserole dish. Repeat using as many tortillas as it takes to fill the entire dish.
  • With leftover bean paste, spread in cracks and crevices of enchiladas, like mortar on bricks.
  • Sprinkle cheddar cheese over top of the entire dish.
  • Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 15 or 20 minutes or until hot. Use broiler if necessary to melt cheese completely.
  • Serve with a side of yellow rice and condiments such as sour cream and salsa.
  • In a 13 x 9 casserole dish, spread bean paste thinly.

WHITE BEAN ENCHILADAS



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white beans! yay! this is really just for the filling... I didn't include tortillas in the ingredient list.

Provided by katemonster8

Categories     Beans

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 enchiladas, 3-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) can white beans
3 whole green chilies
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (7 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • put half of the beans, half of the bell pepper, two chilis, and the green onion in a blender or food processor and blend until semi-smooth.
  • dice remaining green chili and in a medium sized bowl, combine the bean puree with the remaining beans, pepper, and green chili.
  • season bean mixture with desired spice amounts.
  • spoon mixture into tortillas. if using large tortillas, you can make 4 enchiladas, if using 6 inch tortillas, you can make 6. roll each one up and place seam side down in baking dish.
  • pour enchilada sauce over tortillas and sprinkle on cheese. bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.3, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 182.7, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 12.7

WHITE BEAN ENCHILADAS



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This is from Cooking Light. It was submitted by someone called Lisa Springs - credit where it is due and all of that! I'm always looking for ways to include pulses in my cooking and this does just that, with the benefit of reducing the cheese that makes enchiladas so caloric. Try it!

Provided by Ppaperdoll

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 6 enchiladas, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons fat free sour cream
1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons canned diced green chiles
1 tablespoon sliced green onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce, divided
1/4 cup water
36 inches corn tortillas
cooking spray
extra cilantro, to garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Blend sour cream and beans in food processor fitted with metal blade until almost smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup chees, chiles, onions, chopped cilantro and cumin.
  • Combine 1/3 cup enchilada sauce and 1/4 cup water in a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Dip one tortilla in the sauce mixture to soften and transfer to a plate.
  • Spread 1/4 cup bean mixture down centre of tortilla and roll up. Place roll, seam side down, in an 11 x 7 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Repeat procedure with remaining tortillas and bean mixture.
  • Add remaining sauce to pan and cook 1 minute. Spoon over enchiladas, sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Bake at 350 d3egrees F for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with extra cilantro, if desired.

Tips:

  • Soak the dried white beans overnight or quick-soak them by bringing them to a boil in a pot of water, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for an hour.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your enchiladas, such as bell peppers, onions, corn, and zucchini.
  • Be sure to season your enchilada filling well with chili powder, cumin, and garlic.
  • Use a good quality tortilla that will hold up well when filled and rolled.
  • Top your enchiladas with a flavorful sauce, such as a tomatillo sauce or a red enchilada sauce.
  • Bake your enchiladas until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tortillas are golden brown.
  • Serve your enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Conclusion:

White bean enchiladas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. They are a great way to use up leftover beans, and they can also be made ahead of time and frozen for later. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a party, white bean enchiladas are sure to please everyone.

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