Vegetarian Enfrijoladas

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1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil for the sauce over medium heat.

   Noin 1 min

2. 2

   Add the chopped white onion and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

   Noin 5 min

3. 3

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

   Noin 1 min

4. 4

   Add the rinsed black beans, vegetable broth, chipotle pepper, dried oregano, ground cumin, and salt to the saucepan.

   Noin 1 min

   Kokin vinkki: If you prefer a milder sauce, use less chipotle pepper or omit it.

5. 5

   Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

   Noin 10 min

6. 6

   Carefully transfer the hot mixture to a blender and blend until completely smooth. Return the sauce to the saucepan and keep warm over low heat.

   Noin 2 min

   Kokin vinkki: Use caution when blending hot liquids. You can also use an immersion blender directly in the pot.

7. 7

   In a separate skillet, heat the vegetable oil for frying over medium-high heat.

   Noin 1 min

8. 8

   Working one at a time, fry each corn tortilla for about 15-20 seconds per side until softened and pliable, but not crisp. Place on a plate lined with paper towels.

   Noin 5 min

   Kokin vinkki: Don't overcrowd the pan; fry one or two tortillas at a time.

9. 9

   Dip one warm, fried tortilla into the bean sauce, ensuring it is fully coated.

10. 10

    Place the coated tortilla on a serving plate, add some of the filling cheese down the center, and fold it in half or roll it up.

11. 11

    Repeat the dipping and filling process with the remaining tortillas, arranging them on serving plates.

    Noin 3 min

    Kokin vinkki: This process is quickest if you set up an assembly line: tortillas, sauce, filling, and plates.

12. 12

    Pour any remaining bean sauce over the top of the plated enfrijoladas.

    Noin 1 min

13. 13

    Garnish with a drizzle of Mexican crema, the crumbled garnish cheese, thinly sliced onion, and optional fresh cilantro.

    Noin 1 min

14. 14

    Serve immediately while warm.