Huitlacoche Enfrijoladas – Corn Truffle and Black Bean Tortillas

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 2
Huitlacoche Enfrijoladas - Corn Truffle and Black Bean Tortillas
in Mexican

Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon lard
1 large white onion , peeled and sliced into long thin strips
2 heads garlic , peeled and chopped
1/2 lb carrot , peeled and diced
1 lb Huitlacoche , sliced
1 lb shiitake mushrooms or 1 lb oyster mushroom , stemmed and sliced
1 lb black beans
1/4 cup oil or 1/4 cup lard
1 head garlic , peeled and minced
salt , to taste
3 chipotle peppers
5 -6 leaves epazote ( optional )
10 -12 warm tortillas
sour cream
queso fresco
radish , slices

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
424
Sugar
0.9g
Fat
14.8g
Huitlacoche Enfrijoladas are a traditional Mexican dish that features Huitlacoche, also known as corn truffle or corn smut. This fungus grows on ears of corn and is considered a delicacy in Mexican cuisine. When cooked, the Huitlacoche has a deep, earthy flavor that pairs perfectly with the black beans and chipotle peppers in this dish. The enfrijoladas are folded tortillas filled with black beans and topped with a creamy sauce made from the chipotle peppers. This recipe is a great way to introduce your family to the traditional flavors of Mexican cuisine.

Instructions

1.Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes.
2.Add carrot and sauté for 5 more minutes.
3.Add Huitlacoche and mushrooms and continue sautéing for 5-7 minutes, or until everything is cooked through.
4.While the vegetables are cooking, prepare the black beans. Heat 1/4 cup oil or lard in another skillet over medium heat.
5.Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until garlic is fragrant.
6.Add black beans and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through.
7.Puree the chipotle peppers in a blender or food processor.
8.Add the pureed peppers and epazote leaves to the beans and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
9.Spoon the black beans onto each tortilla, then fold each tortilla in half to make an enfrijolada.
10.Top with sour cream, queso fresco, and sliced radish.

PROS

Huitlacoche Enfrijoladas are a delicious vegetarian and gluten-free meal that are filling and packed with flavor.

The black beans are a great source of protein and fiber, while the Huitlacoche is full of vitamins and minerals.

CONS

Huitlacoche can be difficult to find outside of specialty Mexican markets.

The dish requires some preparation and cooking time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Huitlacoche is a great source of vitamins B and C, as well as iron, potassium, and protein.
The black beans are high in fiber, which helps regulate digestion and keep you feeling full.

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