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Vegan Enchiladas
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Vegan Enchiladas

Easy Vegan Enchiladas with tofu, spinach, and black beans, topped with a rich and flavorful red enchilada sauce and avocado. Healthy, packed with protein, and gluten free. Simple, freezer-friendly, and absolutely delicious!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings (18 small enchiladas)
Calories: 356 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 pound tofu drained, patted dry, and cut into chunks, firm
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric ground
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 jalapeño peppers seeds and membranes removed, finely chopped, medium
  • 1 red bell pepper cored, seeded, and diced, medium
  • 1 yellow onion or 1/2 large onion) finely diced, small
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast optional
  • 1 can black beans (15 ounces) rinsed and drained
  • 1 packet spinach 10 ounces) thawed and pressed dry, frozen
  • 20 ounces Red Enchilada Sauce (2 1/2 cups) plus additional if you like your enchiladas really saucy*
  • 18 corn tortillas for larger enchiladas, you can use larger tortillas and fill them more generously, small
  • cilantro avocado, diced green or red onion, lime wedges, radishes, etc, for serving, your favorite mix

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a large casserole dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the enchilada filling: Place the tofu in a food processor and puree for several minutes until smooth, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed. Sprinkle in the salt, turmeric, black pepper, and cayenne. Pulse a few more times to mix well.
  3. Heat the 2 tablespoons oil in a deep skillet over medium. Once hot and shimmering, add the jalapeno, bell pepper, and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tofu and nutritional yeast, if using, and continue cooking and stirring until the tofu is heated through and dries somewhat (it should look similar to scrambled eggs), about 5 minutes. Stir in the beans and thawed, pressed spinach. Stir, breaking up the spinach as you go. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Spoon a thin layer of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Wrap the tortillas in damp paper or cloth towel and microwave for 30 seconds to make them more pliable. Scoop a 1/4-cup portion of filling into each tortilla (or whatever amount you desire), roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Spoon the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas. Lightly coat any exposed tortillas with a little nonstick spray or brush with olive oil so that they crisp nicely in the oven.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the sauce is hot and bubbly and the tortillas are golden. Serve with desired toppings.

Notes

  • *You can swap the homemade red enchilada sauce for the same amount of storebought canned mild or spicy red enchilada sauce.
  • Depending upon the size of your dish, you made need to divide the enchiladas between two pans if you'd like to bake them all at once. You can also freeze the filling for up to 3 months, then thaw it for enchiladas later on. I also love eating the filling topped with avocado and salsa for a quick, healthy lunch.
  • These enchiladas taste their best the day they are made, BUT you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze up to 3 months. Let thaw in the refrigerator, then reheat in a 350 degree F oven for about 15 minutes or until warmed through. You can also bake them directly from frozen. To bake from frozen, I'd estimate 45 minutes to 1 hour in a 350 degree oven. Start the pan covered for the first 30 minutes, then uncover and continue baking until hot.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3enchiladas Calories 356kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings (18 small enchiladas)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 356

% Daily Value*

Serving 3enchiladas
Calories 356kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 7g 14%

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