Best Easy Enfrijoladas con Crema Recipe

Tortillas bathed in a silky bean sauce enriched with Mexican crema and topped with cheese. This vegetarian, protein-rich family dish is a creamier, more indulgent take on enfrijoladas.

Cook 30 min Difficulty NORMAL 390 kcal
#vegetarian #high protein #mediterranean #diabetic friendly
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • corn tortillas 12 pieces
  • black beans (cooked, drained) 2 cups
  • Mexican crema 1 cup
  • crumbled queso fresco 1 cup
  • onion (sliced) 0.5 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • vegetable oil 2 tbsp
  • garlic (minced) 2 cloves
  • salt 0.75 tsp
  • ground cumin 0.5 tsp
  • fresh cilantro (chopped) 0.25 cup
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 48 g 49%
Protein 16 g 16%
Fat 15 g 35%
Serving size 275g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté sliced onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add cooked black beans, salt, and cumin to the pan. Cook for another 2 minutes, then transfer the mixture to a blender.

  3. 3

    Add Mexican crema and 1/2 cup water to the blender. Blend until completely smooth and velvety.

  4. 4

    Pour the bean–crema sauce back into the saucepan and warm gently over low heat, stirring frequently to keep it silky and prevent sticking.

  5. 5

    In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Briefly warm each tortilla for 10–15 seconds per side to make them pliable and prevent tearing.

  6. 6

    Using tongs, dip each tortilla into the warm bean–crema sauce, coating both sides, then fold or roll and arrange on a serving platter.

  7. 7

    Drizzle remaining sauce over the arranged tortillas. Top generously with crumbled queso fresco and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The core ingredient is black beans. They form the base of the silky sauce that defines the flavor and nutritional profile of enfrijoladas con crema, offering deep earthiness and protein.
Q. How do I keep the sauce creamy and smooth?
Blend the beans with Mexican crema until completely velvety, and gently reheat the sauce over low heat while stirring often. This ensures a silky consistency without graininess or separating.
Q. How do you make sure the tortillas don't tear during coating?
Warm the tortillas in a skillet with a little oil for 10–15 seconds per side before dipping. This step softens them, making them flexible enough to be dipped and folded without tearing.
Q. What are the nutrition highlights per serving?
Each serving contains about 390 kcal, with 48g carbohydrates (49%), 16g protein (16%), and 15g fat (35%). This balances energy, plant-based protein, and satisfying creaminess in each portion.
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