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Sweet Potato Pulled Jackfruit Enchilada Bake

Layers of sweet potato, vegan cheese, pulled jackfruit and enchilada sauce make this the perfect cozy, cold-weather vegan dish.

Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Plant-Based, Vegan
Keyword Dinner, easy, Healthy Recipes, Plant Based Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 396 kcal
Author melanie

Ingredients

  • 3 sweet potatoes
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 10 oz enchilada sauce jar
  • 12 oz black beans canned

For the Jackfruit layer

  • 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/2 yellow onion, medium
  • 20 oz young jackfruit canned
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp worcestershire
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1 tsp liquid aminos

For the Cashew Cheese

  • 1 1/4 cup cashews
  • 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/3 tsp himalayan salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Soak your cashews in warm water for one hour or overnight. If short on time, you can boil them for about 20 minutes or until soft.

  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line two baking sheets with aluminum foil.

  3. Peel sweet potatoes and slice into 1/4-1/2 inch thick slices lengthwise. Brush each side with coconut oil and arrange on a baking sheet in an even layer.

  4. Bake for 30 minutes, or until tender, rotating sweet potatoes about halfway through. They should have a light crispy texture on each side when done.

  5. Meanwhile, prepare the jackfruit. Heat a skillet on medium and add tbsp of olive oil. Sautee onion in oil until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add drained can of jackfruit and gently toss. Add remaining jackfruit seasonings and continue to cook until browned with crispy pieces, about 10 minutes. You can break up the jackfruit into smaller pieces with a spoon or spatula as you go to get a "pulled" texture.

  6. Prepare the cheese: add all cashew cheese ingredients (besides water) to food processor and process into a thick spread, scraping sides down as necessary. Add water to aid in blending as you go. Feel free to add an additional 1/4 cup of water for a more spreadable texture.

  7. To assemble your enchilada bake, spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Then add a layer of sweet potatoes. Then a half of drained can of black beans. Then half of jackfruit. Then a layer of cheese. Repeat this layering sequence once more. Then add last layer of sweet potatoes, top with remaining enchilada sauce and remaining cheese. You can optionally top with jalapenos.

  8. Cover with foil and bake for 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until browned.