Amy's Roasted Poblano Enchilada Frozen Meal is a single-serving Mexican-inspired meal featuring two corn tortilla enchiladas filled with tofu and vegetables and covered in a creamy roasted poblano sauce. Amy's is known for its large selection of vegetarian, organic, and gluten-free frozen meals, and I've had several of their meals before and really enjoyed them. Except for one soup, but that's a story for a different day.
I love poblano peppers, so I knew I wanted to try this one as soon as I saw that it was certified gluten-free. I'm always looking for easy gluten-free meals to keep in the freezer, and this sounded like it could be a great option.
In this review, we'll go over everything you need to know, including the taste, texture, ingredients, nutrition, preparation, price, and whether I think it's worth buying.
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About Amy's Roasted Poblano Enchilada Frozen Meal
Amy's Kitchen makes a wide variety of frozen meals designed to make eating at home a little easier, with plenty of vegetarian, organic, and gluten-free options.
The Amy's Roasted Poblano Enchilada is a single-serving frozen meal containing two enchiladas filled with tofu, zucchini, carrots, onions, and other vegetables. They're covered in a creamy roasted poblano sauce and made with organic ingredients.
The entire package is 9.1 ounces and is intended as one serving.
One of the things I like about this meal is how quickly it can be prepared. It can be heated in the microwave in under five minutes, making it a convenient option for a busy lunch or dinner.
I purchased mine at Walmart for $6.22. That's a little more expensive than some other single-serving frozen meals, but considering the organic ingredients and gluten-free certification, I didn't find the price unreasonable.
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Nutrition & Ingredients
This meal is gluten-free, vegetarian, and tree nut-free. It is not vegan because it contains dairy.
Some of the main ingredients include:
- Organic low-fat milk
- Organic corn tortillas
- Organic tofu
- Monterey Jack and white cheddar cheeses
- Organic zucchini
- Organic onions
- Fire-roasted poblano peppers
- Organic carrots
- Organic sour cream
- Organic butter
- Organic tomato puree
- Organic cilantro
- Organic garlic
- Organic green chiles
- Various spices
The meal contains milk and soy.
One package, which contains two enchiladas, provides:
- 450 calories
- 36g carbohydrates
- 20g protein
- 25g fat
- 4g fiber
- 890mg sodium
- 7g sugar
How to Cook Amy's Roasted Poblano Enchilada
There are a few different ways to prepare this meal, including the microwave, oven, or toaster oven.
I decided to use the microwave since I imagine that's how most people will prepare it when they're looking for a quick meal.
I microwaved it for 4 ½ minutes, following the package instructions, and then let it sit for another minute or two before eating.
The entire process was quick and easy, with very little effort required.
Taste Test
I'll be honest. This meal isn't exactly the most appetizing thing to look at straight out of the package.
There are two small enchiladas covered in a pale green sauce, and the tofu and carrot filling inside looks a little bit like...well, vomit.
Not exactly the best first impression.
Thankfully, things improved considerably once I cooked it.
As soon as it came out of the microwave, it smelled really good. The smell was enough to keep me intrigued despite the questionable appearance, and I'm very glad I gave it a chance because it actually tasted really nice.
The roasted poblano sauce is creamy and fairly light, with a noticeable but mild poblano flavor. I wouldn't describe it as spicy at all, which is worth mentioning because I'm very sensitive to heat and spice.
To me, roasted poblano has a flavor that's similar to a slightly bolder bell pepper, and that's exactly what I get here.
The corn tortillas were tender without becoming completely mushy, and the filling was surprisingly pleasant. There were small pieces of soft tofu, carrot, and zucchini throughout, along with a light garlic flavor.
The tofu didn't have a particularly strong flavor of its own, which I actually think works well here. It mostly adds texture and helps give the filling some substance.
And just to clarify, despite what you might expect from the name, this isn't an enchilada plate with rice and beans on the side. There are no rice or beans in this meal, and the enchiladas themselves aren't covered in a ton of melted cheese. The creamy poblano sauce is really the star of the dish.
Visually, it looks fairly similar to the photo on the package, although the actual meal is less vivid and a little messier. Honestly, that's to be expected with a frozen meal.
Overall, I found the flavor and texture really enjoyable.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Certified gluten-free
- Vegetarian
- Made with organic ingredients
- Easy to prepare
- Convenient
- Good flavor
- Mild poblano flavor
- Good portion for one person
- Easy freezer meal
- Easy to find
Cons:
- A little more expensive than some other single-serving frozen meals
- Appearance isn't particularly appetizing
- High in sodium
- Not vegan
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Amy's Roasted Poblano Enchilada meal gluten-free? Yes! Amy's Roasted Poblano Enchilada is certified gluten-free.
- Is Amy's Roasted Poblano Enchilada meal vegetarian? Yes. This meal is vegetarian.
- Is Amy's Roasted Poblano Enchilada vegan? No. It contains dairy ingredients including milk, sour cream, butter, and cheese.
- How do you cook Amy's Roasted Poblano Enchilada meal? You can prepare it in the microwave, oven, or toaster oven. I used the microwave and cooked mine for 4 ½ minutes, followed by a short resting period.
- Is Amy's Roasted Poblano Enchilada spicy? Not at all, at least not to me. I'm very sensitive to heat and found this meal to be flavorful rather than spicy.
- What does the roasted poblano flavor taste like? Roasted poblano has a flavor similar to a slightly bolder bell pepper. The poblano flavor in this sauce is noticeable but fairly mild and is balanced by the creamy sauce.
- How big is the serving? The package contains two enchiladas and is intended as one serving. I found it to be enough for a small meal for one person.
- Where can you buy Amy's Roasted Poblano Enchilada? I purchased mine at Walmart, but Amy's products are available at many major grocery stores.
Final Thoughts
I really enjoyed this meal and will definitely be purchasing it again to keep in the freezer for a quick meal.
The flavor was light and really pleasant, and two enchiladas ended up being just enough for me for a small meal. The roasted poblano sauce was probably my favorite part. It was creamy, flavorful, and mild enough that even I didn't find it spicy.
Even the tofu and vegetable filling, which admittedly wasn't the most visually appealing, had a really nice flavor and texture.
And I have to admit, I found myself scraping the container to get the last bits of that poblano sauce out.
At $6.22 per package, this is a little more expensive than some other frozen meals, but I still found it filling and enjoyable enough that I think the extra cost is worth it for the convenience and gluten-free, organic ingredients.
After some of the other frozen meals I've tried recently, it was nice to find one that actually made me want to clean out the container.
Would I buy it again? Absolutely.
Have you tried Amy's Roasted Poblano Enchilada? What did you think? Let me know in the comments below!
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