Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas

 This is a great dish that is much healthier than the traditional Enchilada recipe and surprise surprise it was actually good. I tried this recipe awhile back and It is on my list to make again very soon.  I know that no meat in a recipe can be a bit scary, ESPECIALLY for an enchilada recipe but since this is one of those recipes that is not only good but good for you I encourage you to at least try it. The worst that is going to happen is you might like it and have to make it a lot. Hey if you don't like it no biggie. You never have to see or think of it again.  Give it a try and let me know what you think.

Ingredients

• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
• 1/4 cup picante sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup reduced fat shredded Cheddar cheese
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

1. In a large nonstick skillet, saute the green pepper, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the beans, tomatoes, picante sauce, chili powder, cumin and red pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until heated through and mixture thickens. Add rice; cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through.
2. Spoon a rounded 1/2 cup down the center of each tortilla. Fold sides over filling and roll up. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon salsa over each tortilla. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. 

3. Footnotes

   • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 each) equals 271 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 638 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 12 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.
    
4. Source http://allrecipes.com/recipe/black-bean-and-rice-enchiladas/detail.aspx