Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Enchiladas Made with Tofu

Login to Save
826 views👍 5
Soy Connection
Soy Connection
1 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Soy Connection to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Enchiladas

Cultural Context

Enchiladas are a traditional Mexican dish that dates back to the Aztec civilization, where tortillas were filled with various ingredients and consumed by hand. They have evolved over the centuries, becoming a staple in Mexican cuisine, often served with a variety of fillings and sauces. Enchiladas are commonly enjoyed in households and restaurants alike, showcasing regional variations across Mexico.

MexicanMXmain
40 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8 – 8” whole wheat tortillas
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped sweet green pepper
1 – 4 ounce can chopped green, mild chilies
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
12 ounces silken tofu, drained
2 cups diced tomatoes
2 cups thick tomato salsa
1/2 cup low fat cheddar cheese, shredded

cooked meat

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: shredded rotisserie chicken

Grilled chicken is leaner, while rotisserie chicken is often more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese can be cheaper.

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh salsa

💰Cheaper: canned salsa

Fresh salsa is more nutritious, while canned options are budget-friendly.

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2

Lightly spray a 9” X 13” baking pan with no-stick vegetable spray.

3

In a bowl, combine all ingredients except tortillas, tomato salsa, and cheese.

4

Place 1/2 cup of mixture in the center of each tortilla and roll them up.

5

Place rolled tortillas in the baking dish seam side down.

6

Pour salsa over enchiladas.

7

Sprinkle with shredded cheese.

8

Cover pan with aluminum foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

bakingrollinggarnishing

Equipment Needed

ovenbaking pan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Enchiladas MexicanasEnchiladas VerdesEnchiladas Rojas
Local Name: enchiladas

More Enchiladas Videos

(23 videos)

Similar Mexican Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)