Velvet Bean-Bathed Enfrijoladas
Soft corn tortillas luxuriously draped in a silky, jet-black bean sauce that's been blended to absolute smoothness with roasted garlic and a whisper of cumin. Folded and plated like enchiladas, topped with crumbled queso fresco, slivered onions, and a drizzle of crema, this Oaxacan classic proves that humble beans can be utterly elegant.
Ingredients
- 12 corn tortillas
- 3 cups cooked black beans (with 1 cup of their cooking liquid), or 2 cans drained (reserve liquid)
- 1/2 white onion, roughly chopped (plus extra slivered for garnish)
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
+ 10 more ingredients
Instructions
In a blender, combine the black beans, reserved bean liquid (about 1 cup, add more for a thinner sauce), chopped onion, garlic, cumin, and epazote if using. Blend on high until completely smooth and velvety. The sauce should be pourable but not watery; adjust liquid as needed.
Heat the oil or lard in a large saucepan over medium heat. Carefully pour in the black bean sauce (it will bubble) and cook, stirring constantly, for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the raw onion flavor cooks out. Season with salt. Keep warm over low heat.
If filling the enfrijoladas, warm your protein of choice (shredded chicken, crumbled chorizo, or scrambled eggs) and set aside.
Warm the corn tortillas by passing them quickly through hot oil in a skillet (just 5-10 seconds per side) or heating them on a dry comal until pliable. Stack and keep warm in a towel.
Working one at a time, dip each warm tortilla into the black bean sauce, coating both sides completely. Place on a serving plate, add filling if desired down the center, and fold in half or roll up. Repeat, arranging 3 enfrijoladas per plate.
Ladle additional warm bean sauce generously over the arranged enfrijoladas, making sure no tortilla is left uncovered.
Garnish with crumbled queso fresco, a zigzag of crema, slivered or pickled red onions, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Estimate
Per serving • Estimated by Blinner AI