(Faux) Huevos a la Mexicana Enchilada – bringing the flavors of Mexico back home, with two kinds of spicy pepper and plant based comfort food goodness!
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This is a new spin on breakfast for dinner.
This could also be enchiladas for breakfast.
Whatever you call it, call it good. It reminded Jason and I of the huevos rancheros and huevos a la mexicana we enjoyed in December. I just rolled them up enchilada style!
Cold and rainy is still what’s happening outside here in Portland, so comfort food is what’s happening inside.
(faux) huevos a la Mexicana enchilada
dairy, egg and gluten free, vegan
makes 4 enchiladas
1 yellow onion, diced
4-6 ounces Hatch green chiles
1-2 fresh jalapeños, diced
1/2 container extra firm tofu*
1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/4 cups cooked black beans
pinch sea salt
4 tablespoons cream cheese (Tofutti)
4 corn tortillas
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce (verde)
*If using eggs = 4 eggs in place of tofu, scrambled
In large pan over medium heat, sauté onion until soft, add green chiles, jalapenos and beans, continue to warm over medium heat. Crumble tofu and combine with nutritional yeast and turmeric, add to sauté and ‘scramble’. Salt as needed.
Pour a small amount of enchilada sauce in a 8×8 baking dish, covering the surface. Warm tortilla in dry pan on stove (or in microwave for 20 seconds each), spread one tablespoon of cream cheese down middle of tortilla. Spoon (about 1/4) tofu/bean mixture into tortilla, roll and place in baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Pour enchilada sauce over top of enchiladas. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
Happy Friday, everyone – TGIF, indeed.
TJ says
thank you! this is our new favourite breakfast.
Kristine Genovese says
OK, I made these last weekend and they were AWESOME! Thumbs up from everyone at the table! I added spinach and used blue corn tortillas. So delish! Thanks!
spabettie says
thank you, Kristine – so happy you like them! spinach is a great addition!
Magic of Spice says
Breakfast, lunch and dinner! Absolutely love this…gorgeous flavors 🙂
spabettie says
thank you! yes, this IS as good for breakfast 😉
Tiffany says
You go girl, this looks absolutely delicious and authentic! I would eat Mexican food every day and be a happy gal. Much of the reason why I can’t keep tortilla chips in my house…..sigh.
Jenn@slim-shoppin says
That looks amazing! I could eat that for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Nora @ Natural Noshing says
I adore Mexican food and these enchiladas are a must-make! Beautiful job, I wish I was eating these for breakfast right now! 🙂
Emily says
Looks delicious! I love enchiladas!
Carrie (Carrie on Vegan) says
Oh my goodness, this looks delicious! Do you have a brand of tortillas that you prefer? You should visit me in California, it is almost 90 here today!!!
Tiff @ Love, Sweat, and Beers says
Sounds good to me! I think it’d be breakfast for dinner at my place. I’m all about lazy breakfasts and cooked dinners… well, and maybe an occasional lazy dinner too.
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
We used to do something like this when I was a kid, but I completely forgot about it! Seriously, enchiladas are such a great breakfast! I’m definitely doing this!
Have a great weekend my friend!
Kristy Lynn @ Gastronomical Sovereignty says
Hey sister!
i’ve awarded you the versatile blogger award! You can claim it from my blog (no pressure though)… XO!
jobo says
ahhh MUST MUST make this one. I have been wanting to try this type of recipe forever, and yours looks divine. Not surprisingly. Have a great weekend!
katie says
Happy Friday!!
Can we have a mexican feast at your new place soon?! Yummy!
Hope you and the family have a great weekend! <3
Basil I give you love!!
Brooke (Crackers on the Couch) says
Must… Needs… Eats… =)
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
They look awesome!
Got your email. Found myself nodding in agreement with it all. I will try to write back this weekend when I have a free minute 🙂
Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit says
I love the idea of a Mexican themed brunch! Heck, I’d take any type of themed breakfast, dinner or lunch. I love themes! haha When I was a kid my mom would make breakfast for dinner every Thursday. We’d have pancakes or French toast, cinnamon toast and sometimes even an omelet! I’d get SO excited every Thursday after school. It was like we were breaking the rules. I loved it!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
Ok, another “must-make” dish. How fun would that be for a Mexican themed brunch??? Love it. I know I say it all the time, but your dishes are simply amazing.