Calorias de Enfrijoladas: tortillas, frijoles, queso y proteina

Enfrijoladas are corn tortillas dipped or covered in a smooth bean sauce, then served with cheese, crema, onion and sometimes egg, chicken or avocado. They are close relatives of enchiladas, but the sauce is based on frijoles rather than chile sauce.

The live MexicanCalorie food page for Enfrijoladas estimates one order of 3 enfrijoladas at about 700 kcal. That makes it a full breakfast or lunch, not a tiny side dish.

Beans bring fiber and some protein, but an order can still be carb-heavy if it is mostly tortillas and sauce. To make it more balanced, add a lean protein and reduce the heavy toppings rather than removing the dish itself.

• Add shredded chicken, egg or queso fresco for protein.
• Use a smooth bean sauce with less oil or lard.
• Keep crema light, or serve it on the side.
• Add salsa, onion, cilantro, lettuce or radish for freshness.
• Stop at 2 enfrijoladas if the plate also includes rice or another starch.

Enfrijoladas are usually more bean-forward and can be more filling because of fiber. Enchiladas may be lighter or heavier depending on the chile sauce, oil and filling. For calorie tracking, do not treat every tortilla dish the same: count the tortillas, sauce, cheese, crema and filling separately when the plate is large.

For more Mexican portion comparisons, see the Mexican street food calorie guide and the low-calorie Mexican foods guide.