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Vegetarian Jackfruit Enchiladas


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  • Author: Vicky Cohen and Ruth Fox
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These jackfruit enchiladas are packed with flavor. A homemade chipotle sauce adds a smoky kick.


Ingredients

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  • 0.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 200 g (7 oz) packaged unseasoned shredded jackfruit
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 garlic clove (crushed)
  • 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 cups (approx. 237 ml) canned black beans
  • 5 corn and wheat tortillas
  • 1 cups (237 ml) regular or vegan Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • 2 to matillos (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 170 g (6 oz) tomato paste
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cups (237 ml) water
  • 2 tsp agave
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo (SEE NOTE)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
  2. Coat an 11x7x2-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

For the jackfruit

  1. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet.
  2. Add jackfruit, cilantro, garlic, smoked paprika, and salt; cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove from heat, add black beans, and mix well.
  4. Set aside.

For the sauce

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add tomato paste, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic, cumin, salt, and cinnamon; cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Add water and agave; reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 3 minutes.
  4. Transfer sauce to a blender, add chipotle peppers, and blend until smooth.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons of sauce to the jackfruit and mix well.
  6. Spread the remaining sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
  7. Fill each tortilla with 2 heaping tablespoons of the jackfruit mixture.
  8. Roll tortillas and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
  9. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  10. Remove aluminum foil, sprinkle cheese and tomatillos on top, and bake uncovered for another 5 minutes.
  11. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For a spicier enchilada, add more chipotle peppers or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
  • If you don’t have tomatillos, you can substitute diced tomatoes or roasted red peppers.
  • Leftover enchiladas can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Oven-Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 50
  • Fiber: 8
  • Protein: 15
  • Cholesterol: 10