I am SO incredibly excited to be sharing this recipe with y’all today! I’ve had it tucked in my back pocket for months, but I couldn’t publish it until now and it’s been killing me. Get ready to have your mind absolutely blown. These Vegan Fajita Enchiladas come with a cheesy sauce with a secret: I know what you’re thinking… so where’s the potatoes? Well, they’re IN THE SAUCE. Surprise! It’s vegan “cheesy” sauce with no cheese or dairy whatsoever. Let me show you how it’s done!
For this recipe, I was asked to make a recipe using potatoes that had no actual resemblance to potatoes, and I like to think I succeeded! These enchiladas are stuffed with sautéed onion, peppers, and portobello mushrooms, and topped with a creamy mixture of potatoes, carrots, and spices that is deceivingly rich and cheesy. As I mentioned the other day with my Vegan Cauli-Fil-A Sandwiches, I am trying to have a more vegetarian-centered diet, and these enchiladas are a great recipe to add to the repertoire! Potatoes are a fantastic veggie to include in your daily meals, as one single skin-on potato provides 45% of your daily Vitamin C, lots of Vitamin B6, and more potassium than a banana! Did I mention this is all for just 110 calories? It’s definitely a win-win situation.
This cheese sauce is straight-up luscious! Besides enchiladas, I’ve put this on nachos, broccoli, and on zoodles for a healthy take on mac & cheese. It takes just a few minutes and it tastes incredible! Now, I do have to give you a disclaimer that if you’re a cheese-lover or dairy connoisseur, this is not going to taste like cheese to you. Because it’s not. BUT if you’re a vegan or lactose intolerant or the kind of person who likes trying new foods, you’ll definitely love this. I think if you go into it not expecting it to taste like cheese, you’ll like it more. That being said, I fed these vegan fajita enchiladas to my meat and cheese loving brothers without forewarning and they loved them!
Next time you need a meatless Monday idea, want to cut back on your dairy consumption, or simply want to try something new with potatoes, give these enchiladas a try! They’re so delicious and I hope you love them as much as I do. Happy cooking!
For another unique way to use potatoes, check out these truffles and find the recipe here.