Savory Black Bean Enchiladas

Team: LTS Chefs

Host School: Lyndon Town School

Age Group: Middle School

Ingredients

ENCHILADA FILLING:

8oz. Tofu, Extra Firm

2, 19 oz. cans Black Beans

1 can Diced Tomatoes (15-19 oz)

 

1 Cup shredded Carrots

1/2 Cup chopped Zucchini

1/4 Cup chopped Summer squash

1/2 Cup minced Onion

2 Tblsp chopped Garlic

 

4 Tblsp ground Cumin

2Tblsp chopped fresh Cilantro

1 tsp Chili powder

1 pinch ground red pepper

 

10 inch flour tortillas (or corn for a more traditional taste)

4 Cups Shredded Cheese

Olive Oil

 

ENCHILADA SAUCE:

1 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Garlic powder

1 tsp Onion powder

1/8 tsp salt

 

2 Tblsp olive oil

2 Tblsp Chili powder

1 1/2 Tblsp all-purpose flour

 

6oz Tomato paste (1 small can)

1 cup water

 

 

Preparation Instructions

  1.  Drain and rinse Beans.
  2. Drain Tofu, put in a medium bowl and mash with one can of Beans. 
  3. Sautee garlic and vegetables in 2 Tblsp Olive Oil over Medium heat about 5 minutes or until onions become translucent.
  4. Stir in tofu/bean cook 3 more minutes.
  5. Drain juice from Diced tomatoes and save aside for sauce. Add tomatoes to pan cook another minute or 2, until fluids are reduced.
  6. Return mixture to the bowl Tofu was mashed in, add second can of beans. Add seasonings combine well. Set aside to until cool enough to handle, 3-5 minutes, stiring occasionally to release heat.
  7. Spray bottom of 2 ", 1/2 Hotel pan.
  8. Place tortilla(s) on a clean flat surface, place 1 Tblsp cheese down center of tortilla, top with 1/3 cup bean & veg mixture, roll tightly, lay folded side down in pan. Brush with Enchillada sauce, coating liberally.
  9. Top with a thin layer of cheese
  10. Bake @ 350F for 15 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown

 

To make Enchilada Sauce . . . (prepare first)

  1. Whisk tomato paste, juice from diced tomatoes, & water in a small bow with Cumin, Garlic powder, Onion powder and salt; set aside
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour & Chili powder, reduce heat to medium-lo, stirring constantly to prevent burning flour.
  3. Gradually stir in tomato mixture, & continue cooking until slightly thickened.