Vegan Cheese Enchiladas with Potatoes and Peas

In my last post I mentioned that I would be visiting my alma mater Wednesday. I was invited to speak at the Western Illinois University Women’s History Luncheon where students and faculty from the hospitality program made six recipes from Vegan for Her. Wow, that was surreal.

Recipes from Vegan for Her at WIU

Easy Pumpkin Soup, Mushroom and Barley Soup, Cucumber and Onion Salad, and Seven Layer Salad

Banana Bread and Black Bean Brownies | Vegan for Her | WIU

Banana Bread and Black Bean Brownies (served with vegan ice cream)

In addition to the luncheon I spoke to several student groups including both the first and second years students from my graduate program (College Student Personnel Administration). In the latter conversations I spoke more about career planning and transitions, network, and being open to anything as they embark on their professional endeavors. I shared a lot of my professionalizing your passion ideas. I had a wonderful day at WIU and am so grateful for the opportunity to talk about my journey as an ethical vegan. All of the audiences were extremely receptive.

Also in my last post, where I shared a carrot cake oatmeal recipe, I promised to share an enchilada recipe. A little background: some of the best Mexican food I had growing up was in Fort Madison, Iowa, at Vel’s Amigos. Their cheese enchiladas are made with potatoes and peas. I was passionate about them! My sisters, niece, and I had lunch at Amigos Monday and, alas, cheeseless cheese enchiladas were not an option. I became obsessed and decided I would make them Tuesday, using my sister’s pressure cooker.

Vegan Cheese Enchiladas with Potatoes and Peas | JL goes Vegan

I had a great time with my family – and with old friends and colleagues at WIU  – but I sure am happy to be home!

6 thoughts on “Vegan Cheese Enchiladas with Potatoes and Peas”

  1. These enchiladas look delicious! We’ve always made our enchiladas with corn tortillas and salsa. I will definitely try it with the enchilada sauce next time.

    The carrot cake oatmeal was perfect for breakfast this morning. Just a little secret between you and me….my husband and son do most of the cooking :o)

    My husband loves the pressure cooker so he made the oatmeal and my son loves everything Mexican and spicy so he makes the enchiladas!

    1. @disqus_uakVi4AAlm:disqus, I can’t really say, since I didn’t make them in a pot. I suppose just boil potatoes and add the peas in the final 10 minutes?

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