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Amy's Whole Meals Enchilada, Cheese, with Beans, Corn & Tomatoes
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 3🌿 Organic

Amy's Whole Meals Enchilada, Cheese, with Beans, Corn & Tomatoes

Amy's Kitchen
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
360
Calories
16g
Protein
6g
Sugars
770mg
Sodium
6g
Fiber
67
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Amy's Whole Meals Enchilada (Cheese, with Beans, Corn & Tomatoes) is a single‑serve, heat‑and‑eat frozen entrée that reads like a homemade casserole on the package: organic black beans, corn and corn tortillas folded into a tomato‑cheese enchilada with green chiles and peppers. You’d spot it in the frozen prepared meals aisle or in the organic frozen section, shelved alongside other Amy’s microwavable entrees, vegetarian burritos and convenience organic dinners rather than with raw ingredients. It fits quick weeknight dinners, solo lunches, or low‑effort meals when parents or busy professionals want something “homestyle” and meatless. Brand positioning leans heavily on family‑owned, organic credentials and vegetarian identity — a comfortably premium, health‑oriented alternative to mainstream frozen meals aimed at time‑pressed, ingredient‑conscious shoppers. The label leans into organic certification, simple ingredient language and “no meat” claims, creating a natural/wholesome halo; packaging is not overtly kid‑centric (no cartoon mascots), but the cheese and familiar flavors read as kid‑friendly. Processing context: it’s a factory‑made ready meal — prepared and packaged for microwave or oven reheating — but made from recognizable, mostly organic ingredients rather than industrial additives. Sensory details: expect a soft corn tortilla casing, molten Monterey Jack/cheddar melt, creamy black beans, plump sweet corn kernels and a mild tomato‑chile salsa with briny olive notes; texture is a mix of tender starch, creamy bean and gooey cheese. Ritual: peel film, microwave or bake in tray, let rest briefly, then eat straight from the tray or plated with a side salad or chips. Nutrition cues: about 360 kcal and a relatively high 770 mg sodium for a single serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories360
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium770mg33%
Total Carbohydrate39g14%
Dietary Fiber6g21%
Total Sugars6g
Protein16g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

ORGANIC, BLACK, BEANS,, ORGANIC, CORN,, FILTERED, WATER,, ORGANIC, CORN, TORTILLAS, (ORGANIC, WHITE, CORN., WATER,, TRACE, OF, LIME),, MONTEREY, JACK, AND, WHITE, CHEDDAR, CHEESES, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, ORGANIC, TOMATO, PURÉE,, ORGANIC, ONIONS,, OLIVES,, EXPELLER, PRESSED, HIGH, OLEIC, SAFFLOWER, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER, OIL,, ORGANIC, GREEN, CHILES,, ORGANIC, BELL, PEPPERS,, ORGANIC, SWEET, RICE, FLOUR,, SPICES,, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CULTURE,, SALT,, ANNATTO,, ENZYMES),, ORGANIC, CILANTRO,, ORGANIC, GARLIC., CONTAINS, MILK..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • high oleic safflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • expeller pressed high oleic safflower and/or sunflower oil - Processed emulsifier
  • annatto - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a ready-to-heat commercially prepared meal made from recognizable, mostly organic ingredients with few industrial additives, so it aligns with NOVA 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra‑processed NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Amy's Whole Meals Enchilada, Cheese, with Beans, Corn & Tomatoes

The Amy's enchilada can definitely be considered a healthier choice compared to many frozen meals out there. With organic ingredients and a solid protein and fiber content, it offers a satisfying option for a quick meal. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals — it's not low-calorie, so if you're watching your intake, that’s something to consider!

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
weeknight-dinner

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