Description
These Turkey Enchiladas with black beans are so hearty and flavorful! Make them with leftover Thanksgiving turkey and our 5-minute Homemade Enchilada Sauce. A tasty easy meal that can be eaten now, or frozen for later!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups of shredded turkey or chicken ( either light or dark meat, or a combo)
- 14-ounce can of black beans, drained
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- optional additions - chipotle powder, sauteed onions and garlic, canned green chilies
- 2 cups shredded jack cheese ( or cheddar, mozzarella)
- 12 to 15-ounce bottle of enchilada sauce - 2 cups (or make 5 Minute Enchilada Sauce or our Roasted Enchilada Sauce)
- 8 x 6-inch tortillas (corn or flour , gf, or a blend)
- Garnish: cilantro, scallions, jalapeno slices, avocado, and sour cream
Serve with Mexican Slaw!
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F
- Make our 5-minute enchilada sauce if using.
- In a medium bowl, mix shredded turkey ( or chicken) with the black beans, spices, salt and any optional additions. Stir in ½ cup enchilada sauce. Taste and adjust salt.
- Pour ¾ cup enchilada sauce to the bottom of a well-greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish, to lightly coat.
- Divide the filling among the tortillas ( about 1/3 cup), adding 2-3 tablespoons of cheese. Roll them up and place them seam-side down in the baking dish over the sauce.
- Pour the remaining Enchilada Sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20- 25 minutes, until heated through and golden.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, scallions, jalapeño, avocado, and or sour cream.
Notes
These will keep up to 4 days in the refrigerator or can be baked, and frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 16.2 g
- Sodium: 383.4 mg
- Fat: 15.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27.4 g
- Fiber: 5.6 g
- Protein: 13.6 g
- Cholesterol: 11.9 mg