Easy Enfrijoladas (Authentic Mexican Recipe)
These are the enfrijoladas I grew up eating and still make all the time. Corn tortillas dipped in a creamy refried bean sauce, folded up, and loaded with crema, salsa, pickled onions, and cilantro. Everything comes from the pantry, it takes less than 30 minutes, and you can top them however you want.
2 people
Calories: 452kcal
Ingredients
For the bean sauce:
- 2 cups refried beans black or pinto, homemade or canned
- ¼ to ½ cup vegetable broth or water adjust for consistency
- 1 tbsp oil olive or neutral oil
- 2 tbsp finely chopped onion optional
- 1 garlic clove minced (optional)
- 1 tsp chipotle in adobo optional, for smoky heat
- Salt to taste
For assembly:
- 8 –10 corn tortillas thick or homemade preferred
- 1 –2 tbsp oil for warming tortillas
Toppings:
- Vegan crema or sour cream
- Salsa verde or red salsa
- Sliced onion or quick-pickled red onions
- Avocado slices
- Fresh cilantro
- Queso fresco or vegan feta
Instructions
Prepare the bean sauce
- In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft. Stir in the garlic (if using), followed by the refried beans. Add vegetable broth gradually and stir until the beans reach a thick, pourable consistency—like a creamy soup. Season with salt and chipotle in adobo if using.
Warm the tortillas
- Heat a bit of oil in a skillet and warm each tortilla just until pliable (not crispy). Alternatively, microwave stacked tortillas wrapped in a damp kitchen towel for 30 seconds.
Assemble the enfrijoladas
- Dip each warm tortilla into the bean sauce until fully coated. Fold in half or into quarters and transfer to a serving plate.
Add toppings
- Top with your favorite toppings like salsa, vegan crema, onions, avocado, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Black beans or pinto beans both work. Use whichever you prefer or have on hand.
- The bean sauce should look like thick soup. If it is too thick, add more broth. If too thin, cook it down for a couple of minutes.
- Thick corn tortillas hold up best. If yours are thin, warm them quickly in a little oil so they don't fall apart when dipped.
- These are great for meal prep. Make the bean sauce ahead and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Assemble fresh when ready to eat.
Nutrition
Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 1415mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 3mg