Cheezy Vegan Enchiladas
Classic comfort food: this great meal gets flavor from a smoky red sauce and a creamy vegan ‘cheezy’ sauce.
Yield
6-8 Servings
Ingredients
Enchilada Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons each chili powder, oregano and honey
- 1 teaspoon each coriander, cumin and liquid smoke (or smoked salt)
Cheezy Sauce
- ½ cup vegan cream cheese
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- ¼ cup water (more as needed)
Enchiladas
- 1 cup finely chopped broccoli
- 1 cup finely chopped cauliflower
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 2 cups cooked black beans
- 8-10 flour tortillas
Instructions
- For the Enchilada Sauce: Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft. Lower heat and add remaining Sauce ingredients. Simmer for 15 minutes, until mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.
- To make the Cheezy Sauce: Whisk together cream cheese, pumpkin and nutritional yeast until smooth. Stir in water to make a smooth but thick sauce.
- To make the Enchiladas: Add broccoli, cauliflower and corn to a large skillet. Cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes until just starting to soften, stirring constantly; add 1 Tablespoon water if vegetables are sticking.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked vegetables, black beans and Cheezy Sauce (reserve ½ cup).
- Preheat oven to 375º. Dip one side of tortilla into Enchilada Sauce. Spoon about ½ cup of the veggie/bean mixture into the sauce-side of tortilla. Roll tightly and place folded side down in a 9 x 13 pan. Roll all enchiladas, and then cover with remaining red sauce. Spread on remaining Cheezy Sauce. Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool before serving.