Vegan Enchiladas with Cilantro Avocado Cream Sauce
Ingredients
The enchiladas
-
1
tbsp
extra virgin olive oil
-
1
large
onion, chopped
-
2
cloves
garlic, minced
-
1
cup
sweet potato, chopped
-
1
large
bell pepper, chopped
-
2
handfuls
spinach, chopped
-
1
can
black beans, drained and rinsed
-
2.5
cups
enchilada sauce or pasta sauce
-
1
tbsp
nutritional yeast (optional)
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1½
tsp
ground cumin
-
1-2
tbsp
fresh lime juice, to taste
-
½
tsp
kosher salt, or to taste
-
½
tsp
garlic powder
-
1
tsp
chili powder, or to taste
-
4
whole
grain tortilla wraps
-
to taste
Cilantro Avocado Cream Sauce
-
to taste
green onion & chopped cilantro, for garnish
Cilantro Avocado Cream Sauce
-
1¼
cups
avocado flesh
-
2
tbsp
water, or more as needed
-
2-3
tbsp
lime juice, to taste
-
1
tsp
apple cider vinegar (optional)
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1
cup
packed fresh cilantro
-
1
tsp
kosher salt, to taste
-
½
tsp
garlic powder
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¾
tsp
ground cumin
-
to taste
black pepper
-
to taste
red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking dish for 4 enchiladas.
- Simmer the chopped sweet potato in water for 5-10 minutes until tender, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add the bell pepper, sweet potato, black beans, and spinach, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the enchilada or pasta sauce and seasonings, adjusting to taste.
- Spread some filling in the baking dish, then fill each tortilla with the mixture, placing them seam-side down.
- Bake the enchiladas for 18-20 minutes while preparing the Cilantro Avocado Cream Sauce.
- Pour the cream sauce over the enchiladas after baking, and garnish with cilantro and green onion before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4 enchiladas
Calories
300
Total fat
15g
Total carbohydrates
40g
Total protein
10g
Sodium
500mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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