About this recipe
Enfrijoladas are corn tortillas smothered with a savory bean puree (black beans or pinto beans). They are a great gluten-free, plant-based meal. Enfrijoladas are one of the simplest dishes, comfort food at its best. It can’t get simpler than corn tortillas and refried beans. This authentic Mexican dish can easily be made vegan or vegetarian.
It is also the perfect canvas for other toppings. This comfort dish is served all over Mexico, and I grew up eating this recipe. I know other families have a different version of this traditional Mexican dish. Some people stuff the enfrijoladas with cheese, vegetables, or more beans. There is no exact way to make this dish.
Ingredients
- Corn tortillas. Look for thick corn tortillas; they will not hold up their form if you choose thin ones.
- Vegetable oil or olive oil.
- Refried beans: You can use black beans or pinto beans. Both types of beans taste amazing. You can make the sauce with home-cooked beans or canned beans.
- Water or vegetable broth as needed.
What are enfrijoladas enchiladas?
Enfrijoladas are a type of enchilada, but for enfrijoladas, instead of drenching the tortilla in salsa, you dip the corn tortillas in very creamy refried beans sauce. Then you fold the tortilla in twos or fourths and add the toppings you like.
🔥 How to make refried beans from a can? If you're using canned beans, refry them first. Put a tablespoon of oil in a frying pan and add one or two tablespoons of chopped onion. When transparent, add a pinch of salt and the beans. With the back of a spoon crush the beans until they fall apart, you can add a little liquid if they are too dry.
How to make them
- Heat the refried beans with liquid until they look likethick soup.
- Heat the corn tortillas in oil until pliable.
- Dip the tortilla in the refried bean sauce and place it on a plate folded in two.
How to serve
I serve them with homemade vegan Mexican crema, sour cream, or storebought. I also love the crunch of freshly sliced white onion or quick-pickled red onions and, of course, salsa, usually authentic Mexican salsa verde or salsa roja molcajeteada. And don’t forget to top it with a few cilantro leaves. If you want to make them vegetarian, finish with some queso fresco or vegan feta cheese.
Tips and tricks
- Do not let your corn tortillas fry for long; you want to heat them until they are pliable.
- Use a large skillet and tongs to dip the corn tortilla in the oil. If you use beans from a can, heat them with minced garlic and a tablespoon of oil.
- Add chipotle en adobo to the beans to add heat to the enfrijoladas.
- If you are serving this recipe for dinner, add some avocado slices and crumbled chorizo (soyrizo) on top to make it more substantial.
- You can stuff them with sautéd vegetables or scrambled tofu if you wish.
- You can serve this on individual plates or prepare it in a baking dish.
Enfrijoladas
Ingredients
- 6 corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups refried beans
- water or vegetable broth as needed
For serving
Instructions
- In a pan heat the refried beans with a bit of water or vegtable stock until you achieve the consistency of a thick soup.
- Heat the oil and start heating the corn tortillas, heat them until pliable. From here you can eithr dip the tortilla in the refried bean sauce and place it on a plate folded in two or heat all the tortillas and then dip them one by one in the creamy bean sauce.
- Serve inmidiately and top with Mexican Crema and quick pickled red onions.
Nutrition
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