Easy Vegan Enchiladas

Serving Size 4

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time empty mins

Difficulty Easy

Easy Vegan Enchiladas

Ingredients

Enchilada Sauce

1 tablespoon avocado oil or grapeseed oil

1 cup diced white onion (about 1/2 a large onion)

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce

1/2 cup filtered water or vegetable broth

1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce

1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, or to taste

Sea salt, to taste

Enchilada Filling

1 tablespoon avocado oil or grapeseed oil

2 (7-ounce) packs Nasoya Plantspired Zesty Mexican Style Superfood Skillet

1 (15-ounce) can vegetarian refried beans

8 medium-large corn or flour tortillas (corn offers the most flavor and is what is traditionally used)

Cilantro-Lime Crema (Optional)

1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight and drained*

1/2 cup filtered water

1/4 cup cilantro leaves, stems removed

2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled

1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste

Topping Ideas

Diced avocado

Pickled red onion

Cilantro

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Set out a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  2. For the Sauce: Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the oil and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent. Next, add the chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Continue cooking for one minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Whisk in the tomato sauce, water, chipotle pepper + adobo sauce, maple syrup, and salt to taste (I use 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon). Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. If a smooth sauce is desired, carefully transfer the sauce to a high-speed blender and blend on high for one minute, or until smooth.
  5. For the Enchilada Filling: Heat the oil in a large sauté pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Superfood Skillet filling and cook for 5 minutes, or until hot and just beginning to brown.
  6. Add the refried beans and stir or mash to combine.
  7. Taste and season with salt, if desired.
  8. If your tortillas are stiff or dry, wrap them in damp paper towels and microwave for 30 seconds, or until soft and pliable.
  9. Pour about one-third of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of the baking dish. Spread to evenly coat. Take one tortilla and place it on a clean plate. Fill it with a scoop or two of filling, then roll up the tortilla and place seam side down at one end of the baking dish. Repeat until all of the tortillas are filled and wrapped.
  10. Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas in a thick stripe down the center.
  11. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until warmed through.
  12. For the Optional Crema: While the enchiladas bake, prepare the crema (if using) by adding all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blending on high for 2 minutes, or until completely smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  13. Assemble + Serve: Drizzle the crema (if using) over the baked enchiladas and top as desired.
  14. Serve warm.

Share this Recipe