Ingredients
For the Enchiladas:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 cup frozen corn (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 small or medium-sized corn or flour tortillas
- 1 ½ cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
For the Vegan Jalapeño Cream Sauce:
- 1 cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 15 minutes)
- 1 fresh jalapeño, chopped (deseeded for less spice, if desired)
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ cup unsweetened plant-based milk (e.g., almond, oat, or soy)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 tablespoons water (to adjust consistency)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Filling:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in black beans, green chilies, corn (if using), cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
2. Make the Vegan Jalapeño Cream Sauce:
- Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender.
- Add jalapeño, garlic, plant-based milk, lime juice, onion powder, and salt.
- Blend until smooth. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach a creamy consistency. Adjust seasoning to taste.
3. Assemble the Enchiladas:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce at the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with a scoop of the black bean mixture. Roll it up tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas.
- Drizzle the vegan jalapeño cream sauce on top.
4. Bake:
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the enchiladas are bubbling.
5. Serve:
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and extra jalapeño slices if desired. Serve warm with your favorite toppings like avocado, salsa, or a side of rice.
Let me know how it turns out! 😊
