Quick Vegan Quesadillas

Elevate your lunch or dinner game with these Quick Vegan Quesadillas—an irresistible, plant-based delight that's ready in just 25 minutes! Packed with vibrant flavors and textures, this recipe features crispy golden tortillas stuffed with gooey vegan cheese, protein-rich black beans, sweet corn, and sautéed bell peppers, all seasoned with a hint of smoky cumin and zesty chili powder. Fresh cilantro adds a burst of freshness, while salsa and creamy guacamole on the side take these quesadillas to the next level. Perfect for busy weekdays or casual gatherings, these customizable quesadillas are easy to make and bursting with flavor in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Large flour tortillas
• 2 cups Vegan cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup Canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 medium Bell pepper (diced)
• 0.5 cup Sweet corn (frozen or canned, drained)
• 2 stalks Green onions (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for cooking)
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Salsa (for serving)
• 0.5 cup Guacamole (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced bell pepper, black beans, corn, and green onions to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly tender.

Step 3

Sprinkle the mixture with cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine evenly, then remove the mixture from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

Wipe the skillet clean and lower the heat to medium-low. Brush or drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil onto the skillet.

Step 5

Place one tortilla on the skillet, and evenly spread about 1/2 cup of vegan cheese on half of the tortilla. Add 1/4 of the sautéed vegetable mixture on top of the cheese.

Step 6

Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling and gently press down using a spatula.

Step 7

Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until golden brown and the cheese begins to melt. Carefully flip and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Step 9

Once all the quesadillas are cooked, cut them into wedges and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Step 10

Serve warm with salsa and guacamole on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1199.7 grams (1199.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2153

Total Fat 119.80g	154%
Saturated Fat 58.70g	294%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4950mg	215%
Total Carbohydrate 246.50g	90%
Dietary Fiber 35.00g	125%
Total Sugars 24.60g
Protein 47.60g	95%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1595mg	123%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 2432mg	52%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.8%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 43.7%