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60 MIN · MEDIUM · COMFORT FOOD

Vegan Vegetable Enchiladas

These plant-based enchiladas combine a vegetable and black bean filling with red sauce and creamy vegan cheese. Make the sauce and cheese a day or two ahead to save time.

1 hrTotal time
4Servings
MediumDifficulty
5.0 ★ Reader rating
Recipe notes

Main dish. Ready in 1 hr across 5 steps.

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe Vegan Cheese (prepared with 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeños)
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for the baking dish)
  • ½ medium white onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 poblano pepper (stemmed, seeded, and chopped)
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (stemmed and sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 1 cup cooked black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1½ cups store-bought or homemade enchilada sauce
  • 8 corn tortillas (warmed* (we like a corn/flour mix for easy assembly))
  • Lime wedges (to serve)
  • Diced or sliced avocado
  • Sliced jalapeño or serrano peppers
  • Thinly sliced radishes
  • Diced red onion
  • Chopped fresh cilantro

Method

  1. First, set the oven to 400°F and oil a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Then, prepare the vegan cheese according to this recipe, adding 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeños for heat. Add water as needed to reach a creamy, drizzleable consistency.
  3. Next, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, poblano, and mushrooms. Stir, then add the chili powder, cumin, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring from time to time. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft. If the pan becomes dry, add water as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, and continue to cook until the vegetables are soft. Stir in the black beans and remove from the heat.
  4. After that, evenly spread a heaping ½ cup of the enchilada sauce in the prepared baking dish. Fill each tortilla with a heaping tablespoon of the vegan cheese and a heaping ¼ cup of the veggie filling. Roll the tortillas and place them seam side down in the baking dish. Pour the remaining 1 cup enchilada sauce over the enchiladas, down the middle, leaving the edges of the tortillas dry. Cover and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 to 20 minutes, or until the edges of the tortillas are lightly crisp.
  5. Finally, if the vegan cheese sauce has thickened, stir in a little water to loosen it. Pour ½ cup down the middle of the enchiladas. Garnish with desired toppings and enjoy with lime wedges for squeezing.

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“The mushrooms and poblano made a satisfying filling, and the creamy vegan cheese worked beautifully with the red sauce.”
Mia Wilson