Description
These authentic Enchiladas Michoacanas are savory, easy to make, and picky-eater friendly. They are filled with potato, chicken, or a delicious shredded tofu filling that does not taste like tofu. The enchilada sauce recipe was passed down from my grandma so it’s really special, simple, and authentic!
Ingredients
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Enchilada sauce:
- 8 guajillo peppers
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup vegetable broth OR water used to soak guajillos
- Salt to taste
Filling:
Potato:
- 3–4 medium potatoes, boiled
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- salt to taste
or Tofu:
- 1 block tofu, shredded (see above for other options)
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (low sodium)
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp of cumin (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Other ingredients:
- 15 corn tortillas
- Shredded lettuce
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced avocados
- Vegan cheese (optional)
- Salsa
Instructions
- Soak guajillo peppers in hot water for 3 hours or overnight.
- Once soaked, take off stems, and seeds, and rinse quickly.
- Add to a blender along with the vegetable broth, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth. Pour into a shallow bowl and set aside.
Tofu option:
- Preheat the oven to 400 F. Prep a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Shred tofu, and add it to a baking tray along with the onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all filling ingredients (besides the onions and tofu), pour over tofu, and let marinate for 5-20 minutes.
- While it’s marinating, prep the veggies for the toppings.
- Shred tofu and add to a mixing bowl. Add soy sauce, and toss. Add oil, and toss. Add the spices, and toss one last time.
- Add marinaded shredded tofu to the baking tray. Spread it out evenly as much as possible so it bakes evenly
- Bake for 20-22 minutes. Check it every 7-10 minutes and toss it around so it cooks evenly.
Potato option:
- Set a pot of water to boil. Add potatoes and cook for 20 minutes or until they are softened.
- Let the potatoes cool off and then peel them. Use a potato masher to mash them well.
- Add salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add a few tablespoons of enchilada sauce if you’d like.
- Set aside.
Assemble Enchiladas:
- Turn on a griddle and heat up your tortillas. Place them in a tortilla warmer or a cloth to stay warm.
- Turn a large pan on medium-high heat and add a few tablespoons of oil.
- Dip each tortilla in the enchilada sauce. Flip to coat the tortilla on each side.
- Add a spoonful of filling and roll it up.
- Place the enchilada on the griddle/pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until slightly golden.
- Repeat steps 7 and 8 until all tortillas are made. Once they’re all prepped, add your toppings and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Mains
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: Mexican