Simple and Healthy Vegan Enchiladas

ahhhh it’s the simple things in life like super perfect and flavorful vegan enchiladas topped with a ton of vegan greek yogurt, cheeeeese, jalapeño and cilantro that makes me happy.

good food, friends and family are what make my world go round. making dishes for my loved ones is always the best, especially when they tell me how much they enjoyed the recipe.

this past week, my cousin stayed with us and on the way to the airport as we were leaving she said “mar, you really underestimate how much i love your vegan cooking.” she is not vegan whatsoever, but ate my food (and loved it) the entire week!

and once you figure out how to make plants taste delicious, the hard part is over. it’s easy to stick to veganism and make all of the yummy dishes. Simple and Healthy Vegan Enchiladas are a perfect example of easy deliciousness that can be whipped up in the kitchen in no time.

a perfect dish for a work or school night because i take some time saving shortcuts. between not making a homemade sauce and the easiest filling like, everrrrr, the dish is a time saver.

still though, you feel completely full and satisfied thanks to all of the beans and nuts in the filling! it tastes “meaty” and is super hearty.

ok, so here’s the scoop on the filling! i used pinto beans, chickpeas and chopped pecans as the main ingredients. first, i chopped a red onion and sautéed the pieces in avocado oil.

then, i added the beans + nuts and sautéed those a bit too! after that, all of the sauce and spices can be added! the enchilada sauce only has to cook for about 8 minutes. the sauce is already thick and just has to warm through a bit.

as far as the sauce goes, i bought pre made whole foods 365 enchilada sauce, which is 15.5 ounces, and mixed it with 15 ounces, so 1 can of tomato sauce.

this created enough sauce for the filling and also to coat the top and bottom of the enchiladas.

you can get way fancier than i did when it comes to the filling but this recipe is meant to be very easy and quick. that’s my main goal, to make eating vegan healthy and also easier, complexity is not necessary.

i wouldn’t say that i got carried away with the toppings but i feel as though i chose good ones.

between vegan greek yogurt with an almond base, cilantro and jalapeño, there was just enough cool and spicy. oh, i should note that i used Siete Cashew Flour tortillas! this should serve 4, maybe 5 people depending on how hungry everyone is.

whether it be a vegan yogurt, sour cream or cream cheese, i think something along those lines is a great addition for the topping. also, Siete nacho cheese sauce would be unreal.

you could make your own cheese sauce too! something with soaked cashews, tofu or potatoes perhaps! there are endless options but something that was pre-made and store-bought was easiest for me to use!

loveeee vegan enchiladas so much though and i will no doubt make more recipes and variations because they’re just amazing.

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while i know y’all love my desserts, ya have to eat lunch and dinner too lol, so doing my best to provide variety! the other day on my IG stories, i asked what savory recipes everyone wants to see!

so many delicious and creative suggestions, ah i don’t even know where to start but there’s room for tons!

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