Best 5 Vegan Enchilada Bake Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable and hearty plant-based dish that combines the flavors of Mexican cuisine with the goodness of vegan ingredients? Look no further! In this article, we'll guide you through the creation of a flavorful vegan enchilada bake, a casserole-style dish that's not only delicious but also a cinch to make. With its layers of soft tortillas, homemade enchilada sauce, hearty vegetables, and melted vegan cheese, this dish promises a symphony of textures and flavors in every bite. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we reveal the secrets to crafting a truly satisfying vegan enchilada bake.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VEGAN ENCHILADAS



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These vegan enchiladas with black beans and bell peppers are super delicious and satisfying! And they are really easy to make, so they make a great weeknight dinner for the whole family!

Provided by Sina

Categories     Entrée

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 red onion
2 cloves of garlic, minced
3 bell peppers ((I used different red, yellow, and green ones))
2 cans of black beans
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
juice of half a lime
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
6 large corn tortillas or several smaller ones
2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
3/4 cup vegan cheese
green onions
fresh cilantro or parsley
red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Finely chop the onion and cut the bell peppers into small pieces.
  • Heat some oil in a large pan and sauté the onion and the garlic for about 2-3 minutes. Then add the bell pepper and cook for another 4 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse the canned black beans or use home-cooked beans. Place them in a large bowl and mash them with a potato masher. Leave some beans intact for texture.
  • Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper mixture to the mashed beans. Season with cumin, smoked paprika powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Fill the tortillas with the bean bell pepper mixture and roll them up.
  • Lightly spray a baking dish with non-stick spray. Place the enchiladas seam side down in the baking dish. Preheat your oven to 350 °F.
  • Now make the vegan enchilada sauce. Heat two tablespoons of oil in a large pan. Then add two tablespoons of flour and cook for about 2 minutes. Stir constantly and be careful not to burn it. Then add the crushed tomatoes and the spices. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Pour the enchilada sauce over the enchiladas and spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle with vegan cheese.
  • Bake the enchiladas at 350 °F for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and green onions. If you don't like fresh cilantro, you can replace it with parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 235 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGAN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Take your enchiladas to the next level by layering them in a pan for a vegan enchilada casserole to die for. Layered with corn tortillas, vegetables, lentil taco meat, and oil-free vegan cheese sauce, this casserole can be made ahead of time and baked when you're ready to eat.

Provided by Kathy Carmichael

Categories     Entrees

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 21

10 corn or flour tortillas (cut in half (if choosing flour tortillas, buy the small ones the same size as corn tortillas))
1/2 white or yellow onion diced (1/2 cup)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 jalapeno (deseeded and deveined, diced)
1 cup frozen or fresh corn
1 15 ounce can pinto beans (rinsed and drained (or black beans))
2 cups vegan nacho cheese sauce
2 cups lentil taco meat (optional)
2 cups tomato sauce
2 cup vegetable broth
1 Tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 adobo chili pepper + 1/2 teaspoon sauce from the can
2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
5 green onions (chopped)
1/2 cup cilantro chopped

Steps:

  • Make the enchilada sauce by combining all the ingredients in a high-speed blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Set aside
  • In a skillet, saute onions until translucent.
  • Add red bell pepper, jalapeno, pinto beans, and corn.
  • Cook until heated through and all the fluid dissipates.
  • Prepare the Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce Prepare Lentil Taco Meat (optional layer)Layering the vegan enchilada casserole
  • Begin by pouring 1/3 of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of an 8 X 8 casserole dish.
  • Spread the sauce evenly on the bottom.
  • Now, cut the tortillas in half, and place half of them in the casserole pan's base, overlapping each other, creating a tortilla layer.
  • Add 1/2 of the bean vegetable mixture.
  • Add 1/2 the lentil meat (if using)
  • Pour 1 cup of vegan nacho cheese sauce next.
  • Next, pour 1/3 of the enchilada sauce.
  • Repeat the layers, ending with the last 1/3 of the enchilada sauce
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  • Cover the casserole with a top or aluminum foil and cook for 40 minutes.
  • Remove the cover or casserole top and cook for 10 more minutes, uncovered.
  • Remove from the oven and cover again, allowing the casserole to set up before cutting.
  • Cut into 6 pieces
  • Serve with fresh diced tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 kcal, Carbohydrate 67 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 17 g, Sodium 2003 mg, Fiber 15 g, Sugar 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGAN ENCHILADA BAKE



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Casserole-style vegan enchiladas.

Provided by Erica Anderson

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Protein     Seitan

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup crushed tomatoes
2 cups cooked white rice
1 (15 ounce) can vegetarian refried beans
½ (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
8 ounces sliced seitan
½ (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella-style vegan cheese (such as Daiya®)
9 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 (15 ounce) can green enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour crushed tomatoes into the bottom of a casserole dish. Layer 1/3 of the rice, 1/3 of the beans, 1/3 of the diced tomatoes, 1/3 of the seitan, 1/3 of the vegan cheese, 1/3 of the tortillas, and 1/3 of the enchilada sauce into the dish, in that order. Repeat with 2 more layers.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until vegan cheese melts and casserole is heated through, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.1 calories, Carbohydrate 57.5 g, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1158 mg, Sugar 2 g

VEGETARIAN ENCHILADA BAKE



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I've had this vegetarian enchilada bake recipe for years. You'll enjoy the delicious Tex-Mex flavors so much that you won't even miss the meat. -Barbara Stelluto, Devon, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup shredded zucchini
1 tablespoon finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup frozen corn
3/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup salsa
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3 corn tortillas (6 inches)
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute zucchini and pepper in oil until pepper is crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the corn, beans, salt and cumin; saute 2-3 minutes longer. Stir in salsa and cilantro., Place a tortilla in the bottom of a 1-1/2-qt. round baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread with 2/3 cup vegetable mixture; sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese. Repeat layers twice., Bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 20-25 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 676mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGAN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Vegan Enchilada Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by WKernan

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6 1 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (about 4 medium cloves)
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, not drained (1½ cups)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (1½ cups)
1 medium zucchini, sliced (about 2 cups)
1 cup canned corn (drained)
5 cups coarsely chopped greens (kale, collards, or Swiss chard)
6 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch squares
guacamole (optional) or diced avocado (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat 1 tablespoon of water in a large frying pan or soup pot over medium-high heat. When the water starts to sputter, add the onion and bell pepper, and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, and add the garlic, chili powder, oregano, and basil, and cook for 2 minutes more, adding a little water as needed to prevent sticking.
  • 2. Stir in the diced tomatoes, beans, zucchini, corn, greens, and the 4 cut-up corn tortillas, then cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • 3. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Set aside a 9×13-inch casserole dish (you do not need to prepare it with any oil or parchment paper).
  • 4. Place 1 cup of the cooked vegetables into a blender, and blend until smooth (add a little water if the mixture is too thick to blend). Stir this back into the cooked vegetables.
  • 5. Spoon the mixture into the casserole dish, and scatter the remaining 2 cut-up corn tortillas on the top. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Set aside for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.3, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 39.2, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 5.8, Protein 8.4

Tips:

  • To save time, use store-bought enchilada sauce or salsa. However, if you have time, try making your own sauce from scratch. It's easy and delicious!
  • You can use any type of vegetables you like in this recipe. Some popular options include zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, and spinach.
  • If you're using corn tortillas, be sure to soften them before filling them. You can do this by microwaving them for a few seconds or by heating them in a hot skillet.
  • Be generous with the cheese! It helps to hold the enchiladas together and makes them extra delicious.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, or salsa.

Conclusion:

Vegan enchilada bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its combination of flavorful sauce, tender vegetables, and melted cheese, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal, give this vegan enchilada bake a try!

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