Best Vegan Enchiladas From Minimalist Bakers Everyday Cooking Recipes

BEST VEGAN ENCHILADAS FROM MINIMALIST BAKER'S EVERYDAY COOKING

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 Tbsp (15ml) grape seed oil, the onion, and the garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, 4-5 minutes.
• Add the tomato sauce, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce (plus more to taste), 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 maple syrup for sweetness.
• Rinse the skillet slightly and place over medium heat to prepare the filling. Also preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C).
• Once the skillet is hot, add 1 Tbsp (15ml) grape seed oil, the onion, and the 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 ⅓ cup (~90ml) 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 9 × 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 seamside 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 degrees F (176 degrees C) for 15-20 minutes, or until warmed through. Top with desired toppings and serve.
• I highly recommend 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 degree F (176 degree C) oven for 15-20 minutes, or until warmed through.

EASY VEGAN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat
• While the oil is heating, prepare the tempeh mixture. If you have a food processor, rip the block of tempeh into smaller chunks and place it in your food processor. Pulse the tempeh until it is the size of ground beef. If you don't have a food processor, just cut or crumble the tempeh into small pieces.
• Once the oil is hot, add in the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
• Add in the minced garlic and tempeh and cook until the tempeh starts to brown.
• Add in the drain and rinsed black beans as well as the spices and stir to combine. Lastly pour over the soy sauce and liquid smoke and stir again to make sure all the tempeh and black beans have been well seasoned.
• Taste the mixture and add more salt or spices to taste.
• Preheat your oven to 350°F / 177°C and start assembling the enchiladas. Pour about 1/2-1 cup of enchilada sauce over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread it out to coat the bottom of the dish.
• Place a tortilla flat on a clean surface and spread a spoonful of the tempeh/bean mixture across the tortilla. Next sprinkle over a small handful of the shredded vegan cheese. Roll up the tortilla and place it seam-side down into your prepared baking dish. Continue this process until all 8 tortillas have been filled and placed in the dish. You'll want to use about 1 cup of the shredded vegan cheese, or more as needed.
• Pour over the remaining enchilada sauce and spread it evenly over the tortillas. Sprinkle the top of the enchiladas with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded vegan cheese.
• Bake the enchiladas uncovered for about 20 minutes.
• Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as shredded lettuce, salsa, vegan cashew sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, etc.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container for a few days.