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Vegan Cheesy Enchiladas!!

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I loooove mexican food so much and could eat it literally everyday.  Enchiladas are one of my favorites, but the damage & unhealthy ingredients that are sometimes used are just not worth it at restaurants   My version are healthy, vegan & packed with great vitamins, fiber & protein.. depending on what ingredients you use, they are about 170 calories each! I’m not a vegan, but I do try to sub when I can! Plus, TVP is much less expensive then turkey – and I’m on a college budget here 🙂

Ingredients:

  • 6 Whole Wheat Tortillas (I use LaTortila Factory 80 Calorie wraps)
  • 1 Cup Textured Vegetable protein (I use Bob’s Red Mill)
  • 6 Slices Soy Cheddar Cheese ( I use Trader Joe’s or SoySation)
  • 1 Whole Yellow Onion
  • 1 Whole Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 Whole Yellow Pepper
  • 2 Cups Organic Enchilada Sauce
  • Cilantro (2 Tbsp)
  • Scallions (2 Tbsp)
  • Red Onion (2 Tbsp)

Directions:

Saute yellow onion and bell peppers with water until soft and onions are translucent.  While those are cooking, cook TVP in microwave with 1 cup of water.  I seasoned it with Ms. Dash’s chipotle seasoning, but taco seasoning would work fine.  Let cook for 1-2 minutes – but makes sure you watch it doesn’t overflow like mine almost did 😉 When both peppers, onions and TVP is cooked (should be no liquid left in bowl), place a scoop of TVP and a portion of pepper onion mix inside an tortilla.  Wrap and put in baking pan.  Do this for the remaining until all of the TVP & peppers/onions are used.     Place the soy cheese on top of the tortillas, and pour the enchilada sauce on top   Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30minutes!  After cooked (the sauce will look thicker, cheese will be melted) then sprinkle cilantro, scallions & red onions on top.  This is totally optional but it makes flavors pop & it is visually better looking!  Let sit for 10 minutes, then serve.  I served with some broccoli that I roasted at 425 degrees while enchiladas cooled.  It was soo yummy & boyfriend approved.  Even my picky little brother likes it & didn’t know it was TVP when I have made it for them.  If you like guac & sour cream, try avocado slices and nonfat greek yogurt instead.  YUM!!

Let me know if you try it!!

xo