Vegetarian Quesadilla Recipe

Prep: 10 mins – Cook: 20 mins – Total: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 8 whole wheat large 8” tortillas
• 14 oz can black beans rinsed & drained
• 1 cup corn
• 1 large bell pepper diced
• 1/3 cup cilantro finely chopped
• 1/3 cup red onion minced
• 2 tsp cumin
• Pinch of salt
• 2 2/3 cups cheese that melts well shredded (cheddar, mozzarella)
• Salsa guacamole and yogurt, for serving

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, add black beans, corn, pepper, cilantro, red onion, cumin and salt; stir well to combine. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
2. Build each quesadilla: on a half of tortilla sprinkle 3 tbsp (half of 1/3 cup) of cheese, spread 1/2 cup veggie mixture and sprinkle with remaining 3 tbsp of cheese. Fold the other half of tortilla on top pressing on it somewhat gently-hard making a half moon shape. Repeat and make 8 quesadillas. If you have any leftover veggie mixture – eat it.
3. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, let rest for 3-5 minutes and cut each quesadilla in half using serrated knife. Serve with salsa and yogurt.

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Vegan Quesadilla Recipe – Cheesy Vegan Quesadillas – Vegan Quesadilla No Cheese

Prep 15 mins – Cook 15 mins – Total 30 mins

Ingredients

Mexican Cheese

• 1 1/2 cups raw cashews
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons mild salsa

The rest

• 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 small zucchini, chopped small
• 1 small yellow summer squash, chopped small
• 2 small tomatoes, chopped small
• 3 mushrooms, chopped small or sliced
• 8 tortillas (8-10 inch size), whole grain, gluten free or white if preferred*

Directions

Mexican Cheese

• In a food processor, add the cashews and process for 3-4 minutes until they start to get buttery. This will take 3-4 minutes, so be patient! (see photos above for reference)
• Add in the nutritional yeast, spices, salt and salsa, and process again until smooth and creamy. If it seems too dry, add a little more salsa. Set aside.

Assemble and Cook the Quesadillas

• Heat up a large skillet over medium heat. Lightly spray with oil, or put a little vegan butter in the pan and spread it around. (May omit both for oil free)
• Spread some of the Mexican cheese (about 1/3 cup) on a tortilla, and sprinkle with desired amounts of black beans and vegetables. Add another tortilla on top and pat it down.
• Carefully place the quesadilla in the pan, and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Very carefully flip it over and cook on the other side until nice and golden. Remove from skillet and cut into quarters. Repeat these steps with remaining tortillas and ingredients.
• Serve warm with more salsa and/or vegan sour cream.

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