Wheat Gluten Enchiladas w/ Black Bean Sour Cream Sauce
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3 Pepper/Wheat Gluten Enchiladas w/ a Black Bean Sour Cream Sauce
* Note this recipe is based off of Wheat Gluten and does contain Dairy Products *
Wheat Gluten
1 c. Vital Wheat Gluten
1 c. Vegetable Stock (Room Temperature/Cold)
Wheat Gluten Cooking Broth
2 1/2 c. Water
1 package Sazon Goya con Cilantro y Achiote Seasoning
2 T. Your Favorite Hot sauce
3 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Put Water, Seasoning and Hot Sauce in large saute pan, place on medium heat to bring to a simmer. Set aside EVOO.
Saute Seasoning Mixture
1/2 t. Black Pepper
1 t. Cumin
1/8 t. White Pepper
1/2 t/ Cayenne Pepper
1/2/ t. Smoked Paprika
2 T. Fresh Cilantro Chopped
Measure out into small bowl and set aside. Chop Fresh Cilantro, set aside.
Saute Veggie Mixture
1/2 c. Chopped White Onion
1/4 c. Chopped Red Bell Pepper
1/4 c. Chopped Poblano Pepper
1/4 c. Chopped Yellow Bell Pepper
3 T. Chopped Garlic
1 Small Can Diced Green Chilies
2 T. Canned Diced Jalapenos (Optional)
Chop vegetables set aside.
Black Bean and Sour Cream Sauce
1 Can Black Beans (Drained)
2 c. Sour Cream
2 T. Chopped Fresh Cilantro
1 T. Cumin
S & P to taste
2-3 T. Milk (plus or minus depending on consistency)
Other Ingredients Needed
2 c. Shredded Quesadilla Cheese
1 c. Shredded Munster Cheese
1/2 c. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Combine all three cheeses into bowl.
1 Package (10-12) of your favorite Medium (Burrito Sized) Flour Tortillas
- Any dairy products in this recipe can be interchanged for their vegan counterpart (i.e soy, rice etc.) For example Soy cheese instead of regular cheese*
- Note this recipe is based off of wheat gluten*
Instructions:
1. In large deep sided saute pan add 2 1/2 cups water, 1 package Sazon Goya Seasoning, and 2 T of your favorite Hot Sauce. Set on Medium/Low Heat to bring to simmer.
- In mixing bowl pour in 1 cup vegetable stock. Sprinkle over 1 cup of Vital Wheat Gluten. Mix with fork until ball forms (will take on a rubbery consistency) Knead 1-2
- Take Wheat Gluten dough ball and pull apart into small bite size pieces and place into the simmering liquid, place lid on top of pan. Stirring occasionally. When pieces have doubled in size remove lid to let liquid reduce. Add in chopped vegetables and saute with remaining liquid and 3 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Add in Seasoning Mixture. Turn off heat. Set aside to let cool slightly.
- Chop Saute Vegetables while Wheat Gluten Pieces are simmering and Set aside.
- Prepare Seasoning Mixture while Wheat Gluten Pieces are simmering. Set aside.
6. In Bowl Combine all three cheeses. Set aside.
7. In Food Processor or Blender combine, Black beans, Sour Cream, Cumin, Cilantro, S&P, and Milk until smooth consistency (Should coat the back of a spoon). Set aside.
- Assemble. Place 1/3 c. of Sauce on bottom of baking dish. Fill tortilla with wheat gluten mixture (1/3 to 1/2 cup) and 1/8 c. Shredded Cheese. Roll Tortilla and place in baking dish. Repeat process. When dish is full pour Black Bean Sour Cream Sauce over the top. Sprinkle top with remaining cheese blend.
- Bake covered with tin foil 25-30 minutes until bubbling at 425 degrees F. Remove foil for las 5-7 min to brown cheese.
- Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Garnish Ideas
Guacamole
Salsa
Sour Cream
Sliced Avocado
Fresh Cilantro
Lime Wedges
Tomato Wedges
Fresh Cucumber Slices
Side Dish Suggestions
Spanish Rice
Mexican Style Quinoa
Fresh Mexican Style Salad
Refried Black Beans
Grilled Poblano Peppers
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Smoked Paprika
Utensils Needed
Large Deep Sided Saute Pan w/ Lid
Mixing Bowl
Liquid Measuring Cup
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Set of Prep Bowls
Cutting Board
Chefs Knife
Can Opener
Tasting Spoons
Fork
Wooden Spoon/ Wooden Spatula
Food Processor/ Blender
Rubber Spatula
Large Rectangle Baking Dish
Tin Foil
Oven Mitts
Posted by Kathryn Williams. Posted In : Recipe