Best Vegetarian Bean And Tofu Enchiladas Recipes

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VEGETARIAN ENCHILADAS



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Easy Vegetarian Enchiladas with Butternut Squash, Black Beans and Cheese. A healthy Mexican enchilada recipe that will have you scraping the pan for more!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion (diced)
3 1/2 cups (1/2-inch-cubed) butternut squash (about 1 small, 1 1/2-pound squash)
3 cloves garlic (minced (about 1 tablespoon))
1 1/2 teaspoons ground chipotle chili powder (reduce to 1 or 1/2 teaspoon if sensitive to spice)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can low sodium black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
3/4 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar (Monterey jack, pepper jack, or similar cheese)
6 taco-sized (about 8-inch whole wheat low-carb tortillas (I used La Banderita brand))
Optional

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and cook until beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the squash, garlic, chipotle chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sauté until the squash is softened but still has a bit of chew, about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste a few pieces of the squash to make sure it's the right texture overall. Stir in the beans, cooking just to warm through, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat.
  • Spread a thin layer of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Fill the tortillas with a heaping 1/2 cup of the squash and bean filling, roll snugly, then arrange side by side in the dish, seam-side down. Pour the remaining sauce over the top, then sprinkle the top with cheese.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Let cool slightly, then serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 enchilada, without toppings, Calories 230 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 4 g

VEGAN ENCHILADAS



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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!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound firm tofu (drained, patted dry, and cut into chunks)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium jalapeno peppers (seeds and membranes removed, finely chopped)
1 medium red bell pepper (cored, seeded, and diced)
1 small yellow onion ((or 1/2 large onion) finely diced)
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)
1 can black beans ((15 ounces) rinsed and drained)
1 packet frozen spinach ((10 ounces) thawed and pressed dry)
20 ounces red enchilada sauce
18 small corn tortillas (for larger enchiladas, you can use larger tortillas and fill them more generously)
For serving: your favorite mix of fresh cilantro (avocado, diced green or red onion, lime wedges, radishes, etc.)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a large casserole dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until the sauce is hot and bubbly and the tortillas are golden. Serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 enchiladas, Calories 356 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 7 g

CHEESY VEGETARIAN TOFU ENCHILADAS RECIPE



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Cheesy Vegetarian Tofu Enchiladas are flavor packed, texture rich and so easy to make! This recipe is vegetarian + easily gluten free | See notes for meal prep options and blog post for more tips!

Provided by Traci York | Vanilla And Bean

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 C (500g) Red Enchilada Sauce (I use homemade)
14 oz block (397g) Firm Tofu* (see notes) (drained and pressed )
2 tsp Olive or Coconut Oil
1 C (120g) Red/Purple Onion (diced, about 3/4 of a medium onion)
1 C (145g) Green Bell Pepper (diced, about one small bell pepper)
2 T Tomato Paste
1 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Chili Powder
2-3 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce (3 if you love the spicy** see note - look for gluten free if needed. )
1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt
1/2 C (112g) Water
1/2 Lime (juiced)
12 6" (15cm) Tortillas (flour or corn or a blend*** see note)
3 C (230g) Monterrey Jack Cheese or Pepper Jack (grated)
Chili-Lime Pepita Crema
Mexican Chipotle Salsa
Sour Cream
Avocados
Cilantro
Black Olives
Jalapeno

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Slice the pressed/drained tofu into (about) 1" (2.5cm) cubes and place on a parchment or silpat lined sheet pan. Bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden. This will dry the tofu out. Set aside.Turn the oven heat up to 400F (204C).
  • You'll need two baking pans or casseroles for this recipe, one large 13"x9" (33x22cm) and a smaller one (6"x4"/ 15x10cm) or two 8x8 (20x20cm) pans. Lightly grease the baking pans with pan spray and lightly coat the bottom of each pan with a bit of enchilada sauce - about 2-4 Tbs each. Tip the baking pans until the the bottom is covered in a thin layer of sauce. Set aside.
  • In a medium saute pan add the oil and heat until it shimmers. Add the onion and bell pepper. Still on medium high heat, saute the pepper mixture for about 7-8 minutes giving the veggies time to char and soften a bit. Remove from heat.
  • In the work bowl of a food processor, with the S blade attachment in place, add the tofu, tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, chipotle peppers, salt, water and lime juice. Pulse the mixture 3-4 times and scrape down the side of the bowl. Pulse 1-2 more times. The mixture should be in small to medium chunky bits.
  • Transfer the filling to the pan with the peppers and add 1/4 C (59g) of enchilada sauce. Stir to mix. No need to reheat. Set aside.
  • If using corn tortillas, wrap in foil and pop them in the oven for about 4-5 minutes, just to steam/soften. Or, heat the corn tortillas directly on the stove top on an open flame, about 10-15 seconds per side. Set in foil and cover after each tortilla is added. If using flour or a mixture of flour/corn or flour tortillas, there's no need to warm the tortillas. Place one tortilla on a work surface and spoon in about 3-4 Tbs of filling then top with about the same amount of cheese. Gently roll the tortilla and place seam side down in the pan. Repeat this process until all the enchiladas are made. If you have any leftover filling, spoon it along the edges of the assembled tortillas. Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the tortillas, and use a spoon to make sure all the exposed tortillas are covered in the sauce (even if it's a thin layer - that's okay). Be sure to get the areas in between the enchiladas too! Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
  • Cover the pans with foil and bake at 400F for about 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and warmed through. Remove from oven and let set for five minutes before sharing. Serve (optional) with salsa, cilantro, pepita crema, sour cream, jalapeños, avocado slices and/or black olives.
  • For leftovers, transfer the enchiladas to a covered container to store up to three days in the refrigerator.To reheat refrigerated enchiladas, preheat oven to 400F cover with foil and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Enchilada, Calories 183 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0.003 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 682 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

10-MINUTE TOFU ENCHILADAS RECIPE



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Make easy vegetarian enchiladas with only a few ingredients. This basic recipe helps you get enchiladas in the oven in less than 10 minutes.

Provided by Jolinda Hackett

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (12-oz.) packages of tofu (firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed )
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. taco seasoning (or 1 tsp. chili powder )
1 (16-oz.) can enchilada sauce
2 cups cheddar cheese (or jalapeño jack cheese)
8 to 10 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 F.
  • In a large pan , crumble the tofu and sauté in olive oil with taco seasoning or chili powder until lightly golden brown and coated with spices.
  • Transfer the sautéed tofu to a large bowl and add approximately 1/2 cup enchilada sauce and half of the cheese. Combine well.
  • In the bottom of a baking pan or casserole dish , spread a thin layer (about 1/4 cup) of enchilada sauce.
  • Place a few spoonfuls of the tofu mixture in each flour tortilla. Roll up and place in baking dish, nestling the enchiladas closely together.
  • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas in the pan and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
  • Bake your tofu enchiladas for 20 to 25 minutes, or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1027 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 20 g, ServingSize 8 to 10 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

VEGETARIAN BEAN AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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Enchiladas can be a bit of a project, but here, the process has been streamlined, making them a truly possible weeknight endeavor. Begin by sautéing peppers, onions and garlic until charred in spots, then blend half of the vegetables with canned tomatoes and chili powder for the sauce and combine the rest with black beans, shredded cheese and cumin for the filling. If you're short on time, you could use store-bought enchilada sauce (you'll need three cups), but quality varies, so taste it and add whatever you think is missing: chipotle in adobo or chili powder for smokiness, hot sauce for heat, dried oregano or fresh cilantro for complexity and salt for overall flavor.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weekday, burritos and nachos, casseroles, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper or poblano chile, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes, preferably crushed (see Tip)
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce or 1 chipotle chile in adobo, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup sour cream, plus more for serving (optional)
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed
5 ounces mild Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, grated (about 1 1/4 cups)
10 to 12 (6-inch) soft corn or flour tortillas
Fresh cilantro leaves and stems, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high. Add the onions, bell pepper and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and charred in spots, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the cumin and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Transfer half the vegetable mixture to a blender; add the tomatoes, chili powder and hot sauce. Blend until very smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (If your blender isn't particularly strong and the sauce looks more like a chunky purée, add 1/4 cup sour cream and blend again until smooth.)
  • Add the black beans and 1/2 cup cheese to the remaining vegetables in the skillet and stir to combine. Some canned beans are already salted, so taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Spread out the tortillas directly on the oven rack and heat until warmed and pliable, 1 to 2 minutes, then wrap in a kitchen towel to keep warm. Pour half the enchilada sauce (about 1 1/2 cups) into a medium casserole dish or a 9-by-13-inch baking pan and spread it to cover the bottom of the dish.
  • Line up the filling, tortillas and baking dish in a row. Place a little more than 1/4 cup of the bean mixture in the center of one tortilla. Roll up the tortilla and place in the casserole dish, seam-side down. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas, then sprinkle with the remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Bake until the cheese has melted, about 10 minutes. Top with sour cream and cilantro and serve immediately.

VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS



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A yummy mix of veggies, refried black beans, and easy homemade enchilada sauce! A tasty change from boring old bean 'n' cheese enchiladas.

Provided by Alexis

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 22

cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 (14.25 ounce) can vegetarian refried black beans
1 cup corn kernels, thawed
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup loosely packed and chopped fresh cilantro
1 (4 ounce) can canned green chiles, undrained
½ cup tomato salsa
½ cup tomato sauce
½ cup vegetable broth
½ lime, juiced
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 teaspoons dried oregano
6 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup chopped avocado
1 cup chopped tomatoes
½ cup sour cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and bell pepper in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add refried black beans, corn, and cream cheese; stir well. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer until bean mixture is hot, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Place cilantro, green chiles and liquid, salsa, tomato sauce, vegetable broth, lime juice, garlic, and oregano in a food processor; blend until smooth, about 10 pulses. Spread about 1/3 cilantro salsa mixture in prepared baking dish.
  • Spread bean mixture evenly down the center of each tortilla and sprinkle with 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Roll tortillas around the cheese and bean fill and arrange enchiladas in the prepared baking dish, seam sides down.
  • Pour remaining cilantro salsa mixture over enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes. Garnish with avocado, tomatoes, and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 684.4 calories, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 68.7 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 1576.9 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

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