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Protein Monster Vegan Enchiladas

Each enchilada has over 20 grams of plant-based protein (from non-soy sources). Then topped with a homemade Mexican-inspired enchilada sauce!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 513 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan , Mexican-American Fusion , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 15 oz. can black beans
  • 15 oz. can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
  • 1/2 cup hemp hearts
  • 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
  • 3 roma tomatoes
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 6 large tortillas
  • 1 batch Homemade Enchilada Sauce (or your own favorite)

Instructions

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  1. Make the enchilada sauce and set aside. (Or skip this step if using your own sauce.)
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  3. Dice onion and bell pepper.
  4. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and bell pepper for about 8 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, dice tomatoes. Rinse and drain beans.
  6. When onions are translucent, reduce heat. Add cumin, paprika, tomatoes, nutritional yeast, hemp hearts, and both beans (rinsed and drained). Stir well. Heat for 4-5 minutes then set aside.
  7. In a lightly sprayed 9"×13" baking dish, cover the bottom with a thin layer of enchilada sauce.
  8. Distribute bean mixture in the center of tortillas. Roll up, tucking in both ends.
  9. Place all 6 rolled enchiladas in baking dish and top with remaining sauce.
  10. Bake for about 25 minutes.
  11. Serve topped with avocado, cilantro, additional hemp hearts, nutritional yeast, etc.

Notes

  • *For gluten-free: Use GF all-purpose flour (I use Bob's Red Mill) and GF tortillas.
  • Customizing: Add spinach, kale, chipotle, or garlic to the enchilada mixture.
  • Make it cheesy: Add vegan cheese shreds to the bean mixture, or simply top with a layer of cheese during the last 10 minutes of bake time.

Nutrition Information

Calories 513kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Potassium 753mg (22%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1627IU (33%) Vitamin C 35mg (39%) Calcium 167mg (17%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 513

% Daily Value*

Calories 513kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 67g 22%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Potassium 753mg 16%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1627IU 33%
Vitamin C 35mg 39%
Calcium 167mg 17%
Iron 8mg 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.