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Jackfruit Enchiladas

Jackfruit vegan enchiladas are vegan comfort food filled with southwestern flavors and savory ingredients. Loaded with jackfruit, black beans, spinach, and other savory ingredients, these jackfruit enchiladas will melt in your mouth.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Entrees
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 171kcal

Ingredients

Jackfruit Enchilada "Meat"

  • [1 14 ounces can jackfruit in water or brine]
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 jalapeno diced (deveined, seeds removed)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

Other Filling ingredients

Instructions

  • JACKFRUIT ENCHILADA MEAT
  • Rinse and drain a can of jackfruit.
  • Place all contents in a food processor with a large blade.
  • Pulse until jackfruit is shredded.
  • In a medium-sized skillet, saute garlic, onions, and jalapeno and cook on medium-low until onions are translucent.
  • Add a small amount of vegetable broth to avoid sticking.
  • Then, add chopped cilantro and cook a few more minutes.
  • Next, add the shredded jackfruit to the skillet with the onion, garlic, cilantro mixture.
  • Cook jackfruit until brown and dried out.
  • Add the chili powder, paprika, and cumin.
  • Stir together and add a little more vegetable broth.
  • Cook until add fluids have dissipated.
  • Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Once the jackfruit is cooled, add nacho cheese sauce or vegan cheese of choice. Or vegan cheese of choice.
  • Then, add black beans and chopped spinach.
  • Stir everything together and set it aside.
  • EASY ENCHILADA SAUCE
  • In a high-speed blender, add fired roasted tomatoes, and blend slightly (You do not want to puree the tomatoes).
  • Then, pour fire-roasted tomatoes into a bowl, add the green chile sauce, and stir to combine.
  • In a 9X 13 inch pan, pour half the enchilada sauce in the bottom of the pan, spreading it evenly.
  • MAKING THE ENCHILADAS
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Lay each tortilla on a flat surface
  • Spoon a generous amount of filling in the center of the tortillas.
  • Then, fold each side in before rolling each tortilla tightly.
  • Put each filled tortilla in the pan on top of the enchilada sauce, seam down. This will prevent your filling from spilling out, and it seals the seam.
  • Now, continue until all the filled tortillas are placed in the pan.
  • The rest of the enchilada sauce covers the top of the filled tortillas, ensuring the vegan enchiladas are all covered.
  • As a bonus, drizzle with additional cheese sauce.
  • Place the uncovered pan in the oven for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes.
  • SERVING/GARNISH
  • Once the enchiladas have been set up, carefully remove each enchilada and place them on a plate.
  • Drizzle with additional cheese sauce
  • Add jalapeno slices, chopped avocado, and chopped cilantro.

Notes

SUBSTITUTIONS/TIME-SAVING SUGGESTIONS
  • Use store-bought enchilada sauce
  • Instead of making a homemade cheese sauce, use favorite vegan cheese of choice, or Bitchin Cheese Sauce is a great substitute.
  • Use pre-packed southwestern jackfruit.
  • Add Pico de Gallo instead of suggested garnish.
  • Add vegan sour cream
  • Serve with tortilla chips and salsa
  • Use refried beans instead of black beans
  • Pinto beans are a good replacement for black beans
  • If you don't have a food processor or use a fork to shred the jackfruit
  • Vegan enchiladas can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 595mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 15g