Description
This vegan enchiladas recipe is easy to make, and made with fresh and delicious everyday ingredients that vegans and non-vegans alike will love.
Ingredients
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Enchilada Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) grapeseed oil (or olive oil, or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 large white onion (75 g), diced
- 3 cloves garlic (1 1/2 tablespoons), minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo (canned), chopped, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoons maple syrup, plus more to taste if needed
- sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Enchilada Filling Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) grapeseed oil (or olive oil, or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 large white onion (75 g), diced
- 1 poblano pepper (17 g), seeds removed, diced
- sea sat and black pepper, to taste
- 1 (15-ounce) can vegetarian refried beans or pinto beans, well-drained
- 8 white or yellow corn tortillas
- optional toppings: lime juice, diced red onion, sliced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
To Make The Enchilada Sauce:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the oil, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, 4-5 minutes.
- Add the tomato sauce, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, maple syrup, and water. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, covered (to prevent splattering).
- Transfer the sauce to the bowl of a blender (optional) and blend well. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed, adding more adobo sauce for heat, salt for savoriness, and/or maple syrup for sweetness if needed. Set aside.
To Make The Enchilada Filling:
- Rinse the skillet slightly and place over medium heat to prepare the filling. Also preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C).
- Once the skillet is hot, add the oil, onion and poblano pepper. Season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook until the onion is translucent and the pepper has a bit of color, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the refried beans and stir/mash to combine. Add 1/3 cup (~90 ml) of the enchilada sauce for extra flavor. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper or cloth towel and microwave to warm for 30 seconds. (Alternatively, place the tortillas directly on the oven rack for 1 minute to heat through.)
- Pour a bit of sauce into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Spread to coat. Take one corn tortilla and lay it down in the dish. Fill with a modest amount of filling (keeping in mind there needs to be enough for 8-10 tortillas), then roll up the tortilla. Place the seam-side down at one end of the dish. Continue until all of the tortillas are filled and wrapped, adding more sauce as needed.
- Pour the remaining sauce over the top of the enchiladas in a stripe down the middle. Brush/spray the edges with oil for crisp edges (optional).
- Bake at 350°F (176°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until warmed through. Top with desired toppings and serve.
- Dana highly recommends lime juice, red onion, avocado and cilantro, but these enchiladas are delicious on their own. Leftovers keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, though best when fresh. Reheat in a 350°F (176°C) oven for 15-20 minutes, or until warmed through.
Notes
Recipe minimally adapted with permission from Everyday Cooking by Dana Shultz.