# Indulgent Vegan Enchiladas This Recipe Offers a Vegan Twist on a Tasty Mexican Dish By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-02-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-enchiladas References: [ohsheglows](http://ohsheglows.com/2016/02/01/next-level-vegan-enchiladas/) The 'Oh She Glows' blog recently published a recipe for vegan enchiladas made entirely from [plant-based ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heura-tex-mex-chunks). For consumers who are vegan or simply trying to cut down on their meat consumption, this recipe provides a delicious alternative to a classic Mexican dish. The indulgent vegan enchiladas are comprised of tortilla's filled with a mixture of sweet potatoes, black beans, sundried tomatoes and other healthy vegetables. The tortillas are then covered in a homemade enchilada sauce that is free from nuts, soy and refined sugar. Once baked, the enchiladas are drizzled with a decadent cashew cream sauce that is bursting with hints of garlic, lime and cilantro. The end result is an indulgent, meat-free dish that is both hearty and flavorful. The recipe provides the perfect entree for those who might be hosting a [meat-free Super Bowl party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetarian-frozen-entrees) this weekend. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Recipes:** Opportunity for food brands to develop and promote creative, indulgent plant-based recipes as alternatives to traditional meat dishes. - **Vegan Comfort Food:** Potential for the emergence of a new market segment focused on vegan comfort food, offering satisfying and indulgent plant-based dishes. - **Alternative Sauces:** Innovation opportunity for sauce manufacturers to create delicious and allergen-free alternatives to traditional sauces, meeting the growing demand for vegan options. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the rising trend of plant-based eating by developing innovative vegan dishes and products. - **Food Blogging:** Food bloggers can explore the realm of vegan comfort food and create engaging content around indulgent plant-based recipes. - **Sauce Manufacturing:** Sauce manufacturers have an opportunity to tap into the increasing demand for vegan options by creating and marketing plant-based sauce alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meatless Game Day Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-game-day-spreads.md) - [Multi-Serve Vegan Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-entrees.md) - [Frozen Vegetarian Enchiladas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-cheese-enchiladas.md) - [Plant-Based Tortilla Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/munchwrap-supreme.md) - [Indulgent Plant-Based Ganaches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-ganache.md) - [Meat-Free Mexican Cuisine Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barvecue-carnitas.md) - [Guilt-Free Vegan Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culiraw.md) - [Plant-Based Tailgating Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-game-day-vegan-tailgate.md) - [Masala-Infused Chickpea Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-vegan-pie.md)