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    Home ▸ Vegan Main Dishes

    Easy Vegan Chickpea and Spinach Enchiladas

    Last modified: February 5, 2019. Originally posted: February 3, 2019 By Sophia DeSantis

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    Easy vegan spinach enchiladas with chickpeas are packed with protein and veggies to make a perfect all around meal. Full of flavor with a unique twist! #veganmexican #easyveganmeals #ad

    Easy vegan spinach enchiladas with chickpeas are packed with protein and veggies to make a perfect all around meal. Full of flavor with a unique twist!

    Two spinach and chickpea enchiladas on a grey plate with creamy drizzle on top

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    This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Earthbound Farm Organic. The opinions and text are all mine.

    I’m taking a spin on traditional enchiladas and topping them with roasted salsa. Fill with pulsed chickpeas and sautéed greens, and drizzle with some amazing creamy sriracha cilantro sauce.

    Vegan enchiladas with all the greens

    We love easy meals around here, and these fit the bill in both the flavor and health department. Getting greens into my kids any way I can is so important to me. From pesto, to secretly healthy milkshakes. And when it comes to greens, I need them to be top notch.

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    Making vegan spinach enchiladas

    The combination of chickpeas and flavorful greens makes the perfect filling for this easy meal. The best part, is that you can easily choose what green you want to use.

    I switch it up between the different mixes of Earthbound Farm greens I find at the store!

    1. Saute greens. Top view of spinach and red onion sauteed in a frying pan
    2. Pulse with chickpeas. Top view of chickpeas and spinach being pulsed in a food processor
    3. Fill tortillas. Spoon putting filling on corn tortillas next to a baking dish of enchiladas
    4. Top with your favorite roasted salsa and drizzle on creamy sauce. Top view of chickpea and spinach enchiladas with creamy pink sauce on top
    5. Bake and devour. Baked chickpea and spinach enchiladas in a white baking dish

    An added bonus, is that you can use the greens and mix them with the sriracha cilantro sauce as dressing. Don’t you love those multi use ingredients?! Check out this post on my super inventive way to make your salad!

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    • Harissa Chickpeas and Veggies
    • Buffalo Chickpea Tacos
    • BBQ Chickpea Sliders
    • Chickpeas in Spicy Smoked Tomato Sauce
    • Tequila Lime Chickpea Soup
    • Thai Chickpea Pizza
    • Crockpot Korean Quinoa Bowl with Chickpeas, Carrots and Potatoes

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    Two spinach and chickpea enchiladas on a grey plate with creamy drizzle on top

    Easy Vegan Chickpea and Spinach Enchiladas

    Sophia DeSantis
    Easy vegan spinach enchiladas with chickpeas are packed with protein and veggies to make a perfect all around meal. Full of flavor with a unique twist!
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 8
    Calories 138 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas , drained and rinsed (about one 15 ounce can)
    • 5 ounces spinach or green blend of choice , I use Earthbound Farm Organic
    • 1 cup chopped red onion
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 8 corn tortillas
    • 2 cups roasted salsa , your favorite brand or if you have my cookbook I use the one in there
    • ½ cup Spicy Cilantro Cream Sauce , optional to use more for filling and drizzling
    • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 F/175 C
    • Saute the onion with salt and garlic powder until it begins to soften, 2-3 minutes.
    • Add the spinach/greens and saute about 5 more minutes until they wilt. Allow to cool.
    • Pulse the greens mix and chickpeas in a food processor until chopped and crumbly.
    • Put ½ cup salsa in the bottom of a square baking dish (I used 8x8).
    • Fill tortillas with a few scoops of mixture, then roll and place seem side down into the baking dish. You can also drizzle in some spicy cilantro cream inside with the mixture if you want it extra creamy.
    • Once all the tortillas are done, pour the rest of the salsa over the top, spreading it around to make sure it covers everything well.
    • Drizzle the spicy cilantro cream sauce over the top. And top with the cilantro.
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes until nice and bubbly. Allow to cool a bit and devour! You can also drizzle extra sauce over the top.

    Notes

    • The greens in here are very interchangeable. Use your favorite green blend, I prefer the spinach and/or kale blends.
    • Use more greens and mix them with more of the sriracha cilantro sauce for a perfect side salad!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 777mgPotassium: 405mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2005IUVitamin C: 7.8mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 1.5mg

    Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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    1. Emily H

      June 29, 2020 at 2:10 pm

      One of my favorite recipes! Do you have any suggestions on if/how this could be frozen for later cooking?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        July 01, 2020 at 11:26 am

        Hi Emily! I'm so happy you like them! If you want to freeze, I suggest either freezing the filling, then defrosting it and making the enchiladas that way. Or you can make them but bake only about 2/3 of the way. Then let them cool completely and freeze then. Let me know if you try it!

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    2. Jen

      April 14, 2020 at 2:48 pm

      I would recommend using more salsa cause I came up short and ended up using the WHOLE cheese sauce to make up for it. Next time I would add mushrooms and jalapenos to the spinach mixture and maybe even some taco seasoning too! A lot of enchilada sauce is vegan so you could use that too...

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      • veggiesdontbite

        April 14, 2020 at 10:59 pm

        You can definitely use enchilada sauce, I have a great recipe for it on my site. I created this one with salsa because I love using salsa as a sauce too. If you like it really saucy, then definitely add as much as you want!

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    3. Megan

      October 04, 2019 at 10:49 am

      I have made this recipe three times in the last month- they're that good! I just cook for myself, so I've been making a batch on Sunday and they keep for the week, and reheat well in the microwave for a work lunch. I've also doubled the spinach and haven't noticed any difference, but is a good amount of extra greens. My new favorite!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        October 05, 2019 at 12:14 pm

        I am so happy you like it!! And it is a fabulous leftovers recipe. Love that you doubled the greens!!

        Reply
    4. Roxanne

      October 02, 2019 at 10:10 pm

      I made this recipe for dinner tonight. It far exceeded my expectations. It was easy to make and the enchiladas had so much flavor! They were rich and moist, flavorful and filling. The Spicy Cilantro Cream Sauce is incredible. I had a lot left over so I thinned a little with equal amounts of water to go on a green salad. Great salad dressing! I used canned mild green enchilada sauce instead of the salsa because we like that sauce. I'm sure the salsa would have been just as good.

      Thank you for a great recipe! It makes me want to try many more of your recipes.

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        October 03, 2019 at 9:19 pm

        Wow! I am so happy you loved it!! Thank you so much for telling me!

        Reply
    5. Sue

      February 13, 2019 at 5:31 pm

      Thank you Sophia. So easy, and SO delicious. If I buy spinach tomorrow, I will make it two days in a row! It is just.that good. 😋

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        February 15, 2019 at 12:40 am

        Wow Sue! Thank you so much!! I am thrilled to hear!

        Reply
    6. Eve-Marie

      February 05, 2019 at 7:53 pm

      Forgot to leave leave my star rating!

      Reply
    7. Eve-Marie

      February 05, 2019 at 7:52 pm

      I made these (along with the salsa from your book) and loved everything about them. Thanks for the great recipe - easy, healthy, and delicious!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        February 05, 2019 at 11:41 pm

        Ah! I am so happy to hear!!! Thank you so much for telling me and the fabulous review.

        Reply
        • Eve-Marie

          February 06, 2020 at 12:59 pm

          I’d like to assemble these tomorrow, refrigerate overnight, bring to room temperature and bake the next day. Do you think they will be just as good that way? Thanks!

        • veggiesdontbite

          February 06, 2020 at 1:26 pm

          Hi!! You can definitely do it that way but know that the tortillas will soften as they soak up the liquid overnight so the end texture may be different. Also, you may need to add more liquid as you bake since some of it will get soaked up. Another option is to prep the filling, and enchilada sauce, then right before you want to bake assemble everything. Let me know how it goes!

        • Eve-Marie

          February 06, 2020 at 1:42 pm

          Thanks, that sound sounds like a better idea!

        • Eve-Marie

          February 07, 2020 at 1:48 pm

          Sorry for so many questions, but now I have a dilemma. I was making a double recipe of the enchiladas to take to a party tomorrow. This morning I made the salsa from your book and the spicy cilantro sauce. I then received word that the party is going to be postponed until one week later. I was thinking of freezing the salsa and the sauce, but wasn't sure if that was advisable? Any advice would be appreciated!

        • veggiesdontbite

          February 07, 2020 at 9:34 pm

          Oh my gosh, please don't ever apologize for asking questions! Well, that's a bummer about the party! So the spicy cilantro sauce and the filling should freeze pretty well. You will need to whisk up the sauce again once it defrosts to get the consistency back. The only thing that may not do as well is the salsa. You can certainly give it a shot though! Since you are cooking it with the enchiladas, it may be okay. If you were using it as a chip dip I'd probably say no. I say try!

        • Eve-Marie

          February 08, 2020 at 2:33 pm

          Ok thanks so much! I think we’ll be eating a lot of chips and salsa this week 😊

        • veggiesdontbite

          February 08, 2020 at 2:34 pm

          I say there's nothing better!!

    8. Cassie Thuvan Tran

      February 04, 2019 at 1:11 pm

      The page for the contest doesn't seem to be working. When I clicked on the link, the next window said "page not found". Not sure if it's just me! But if it's possible, I'll still enter: I choose organic because I am extremely passionate about supporting local farmers, ethical practices for our environment, and optimal freshness of food. These enchiladas look like such an innovate way to use organic produce with amping the flavor and quality of all the ingredients!

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      • veggiesdontbite

        February 04, 2019 at 1:44 pm

        All fixed! Thank you!

        Reply
    9. Maria H

      February 04, 2019 at 9:40 am

      Oh, I can’t wait to make these!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        February 04, 2019 at 11:08 am

        Yay! I can't wait to hear how you liked them!

        Reply
        • Maria H

          February 06, 2019 at 3:40 pm

          Just finished dinner! I am surprised we tasted anything with the way we wolfed it down! It was SO delicious! I attempted rolling the corn tortillas and they cracked open. Should have warmed them up. So I layered them with the filling. The man ate all the salsa so I used pico d. YUM! Thank you!

        • veggiesdontbite

          February 06, 2019 at 11:10 pm

          Hahaha!! Yes, I'd definitely warm them first, I will add that to the notes! I'm so happy you guys liked it!

    10. JD

      February 03, 2019 at 10:31 pm

      I love how easy and tasty these are!

      Reply

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