Pineapple Black Bean Enchiladas (meatless recipe)

[suegeo]

I tried this recipe (see link below) from the Pillsbury backoff contest. It was pretty good, and meatless. I think the cook won 10K for this recipe, not bad.

http://www.pillsbury.com/bakeoff/recipes/showRecipe.aspx?rID=41281

I typed this same recipe out from the Star Trbiune newspaper, hopefully it matches the web site recipe, above.

PINEAPPLE-BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS
Serves 8.

From Mary Iovinelli Buescher, Bloomington. A vegetarian twist on traditional enchiladas.

2 tsp. vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 c.)
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 c.)
1 (20-oz.) can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained, 1/3 c. juice reserved
1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained, rinsed
1 (4.5 oz) can chopped green chiles
1 tsp. salt
1 / 2 c. chopped fresh cilantro
3 C. (12 oz.) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (10-oz.) can mild enchilada sauce
8 (8- or 9-inch) whole-wheat flour tortillas
1/2 c. reduced-fat sour cream
8 tsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Directions Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 13- by 9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add on- ion and bell pepper; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in pineapple, beans, green chiles and salt. Cook and stir until thoroughly heated. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup cilantro and 2 cups of the cheese.

Spoon and spread 1 tablespoon enchilada sauce onto each tortilla. Spoon about 3/4 cup vegetable mixture over sauce on each. Roll up tortillas; place seam side down in baking dish.

In small bowl, mix reserved 1/3 cup pineapple juice and remaining enchilada sauce; pour over entire surface of enchiladas in dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Spray sheet of foil large enough to cover baking dish with cooking spray; place sprayed side down over baking dish and seal tightly.

Bake 35 to 40 minutes, removing foil during last 5 to 10 minutes of baking, until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly. Top each baked enchilada with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1 teaspoon cilantro.

[pdxbecca]

1. Thanks for the recipe

Those look good. I'm always looking for good meatless recipes. Although I think I would use corn tortillas instead of wheat.

[spindrifter]

2. Yes, thanks!

I, too, would probably use corn tortillas. The pineapple sounds like a great addition.

[livetohike]

3. Thanks for posting this

I'm going to try it next week. I'm always looking for good meatless recipes :-).