Description
Enfrijoladas are a delicious traditional Mexican dish featuring corn tortillas dipped in a smooth and flavorful black or pinto bean sauce. This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is topped with queso fresco, sour cream, and fresh cilantro, with optional additions like avocado or shredded chicken for extra richness. Perfect for a comforting main course that’s easy to prepare on the stovetop.
Ingredients
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Bean Sauce
- 2 cups cooked black or pinto beans
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
Tortillas and Toppings
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado, pickled onions, or shredded chicken
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Prepare Bean Sauce: Add the cooked beans, ground cumin, and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer this mixture to a blender along with the vegetable broth or water and blend until smooth and pourable.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat the corn tortillas on a dry skillet or microwave until they become soft and pliable, which makes them easier to fold and dip.
- Fry Tortillas: In a separate skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil. Briefly fry each tortilla for approximately 10 seconds on each side until lightly crispened, then drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Assemble Enfrijoladas: Dip each fried tortilla into the warm bean sauce until fully coated. Fold or roll each tortilla and place it on a serving plate. Spoon additional bean sauce over the top.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco, drizzle sour cream or Mexican crema, and scatter chopped fresh cilantro over the enfrijoladas. Add optional toppings such as sliced avocado, pickled onions, or shredded chicken as desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, blend in a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce with the bean mixture before blending.
- You can enhance the filling by adding shredded chicken, cheese, or sautéed vegetables inside the tortillas before folding.
- Using freshly made corn tortillas improves flavor and texture.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and cumin according to taste preferences.
