Black Bean Vegetable Enchiladas

SERVES 6

These vegetable enchiladas are full of authentic Mexican flavor and tender black beans. Use the Enchilada Sauce recipe from Chapter 10 to make this dish completely homemade.

½ TABLESPOON EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

1 CLOVE GARLIC, MINCED

1 YELLOW ONION, CHOPPED

1 GREEN BELL PEPPER, SEEDED AND CHOPPED

1 RED BELL PEPPER, SEEDED AND CHOPPED

1 (15-OUNCE) CAN BLACK BEANS, RINSED AND DRAINED

½ CUP THAWED FROZEN CORN

2 TABLESPOONS TACO SEASONING

6 LARGE WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLAS, WARMED

½ CUP ENCHILADA SAUCE

1. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

2. Stir in the onion and bell peppers. Cook, stirring, for 5 to 7 minutes.

3. Stir in the black beans, corn, and taco seasoning.

4. Cook the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, until heated through.

5. Spoon about ½ cup of the black bean vegetable mixture down the center of each whole wheat tortilla.

6. Roll the tortillas up around the filling and place in a greased baking dish.

7. After placing all the tortillas in the dish, top with enchilada sauce.

8. Bake the enchiladas for 25 to 30 minutes, until hot and bubbling.