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  • Prep Time:15 minutes

  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

  • Serving Size:

  • Serves: 8 Servings

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups green enchilada sauce (28 oz can)
1 can pinto beans
low-sodium (15.5 ounce
drained and rinsed)
3 cups brown rice
cooked
1 can corn
low-sodium (drained
15.2 ounce or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn)
12 corn tortillas
6" across
10 ounces Monterey Jack cheese
reduced-fat (2 1/2 cups shredded)

Steps

Wash hands with soap and water.
Preheat oven to 350 °F.
Drain and rinse the beans and corn (if using canned corn).
Collect and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.
In a large bowl, mix enchilada sauce, beans, cooked rice, and corn.
Place half of mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan or split it between two 9 inch square or round pans.
Spread the corn tortillas evenly over the mixture. Place remaining mixture on top of tortillas.
Top mixture with cheese, and cover with foil. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove foil, and bake for 10 more minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 370
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Cholesterol 19 mg
Sodium 631 mg
Carbohydrates 56 g
Dietary Fiber 9 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 18 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 340 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 608 mg

Eating Smart, Being Active
Colorado State University

U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Enchilada Casserole. Recipe source: Eating Smart, Being Active Colorado State University. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.