Enfrijoladas
Tortillas bathed in a smooth, warm black bean sauce.
Origin & Story
Enfrijoladas are a humble Mexican breakfast or supper, folded tortillas dipped in a silky pureed bean sauce — comfort food that uses the cheapest of pantry staples.
Main Spices & Their Role
Cumin
Deepens the bean sauce.
Chilli
A dried or fresh chilli warms the sauce.
Garlic
Builds the savoury base.
Ingredients
- 6 tortillas
- 1 can black beans
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 chilli
- 2 tbsp oil
- Onion, coriander & cheese to top
- Salt
Method
- 01
Blend the beans with garlic, cumin, chilli and a little water until smooth.
- 02
Warm the puree in an oiled pan until it thickens into a sauce.
- 03
Quickly dip each tortilla in the warm sauce to coat.
- 04
Fold the coated tortillas onto a plate.
- 05
Spoon over extra sauce and top with onion, coriander and cheese.
Veg & Vegan Alternatives
Vegetarian
Already vegetarian — use a vegetarian cheese on top.
Vegan
Skip the cheese or use plant-based cheese; the bean sauce itself is fully vegan.