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Vegan Quesadillas

These delicious Vegan Quesadillas are quick and easy to make! A tasty combination of kidney beans, red onions, tomato, and bell pepper sautéed in a blend of spices fill the quesadillas. Vegan cheese slices are added on top of the mixture and the tortillas are simply folded in half and cooked until golden and crispy.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Plant-Based
Keyword: Quesadillas, Vegan Quesadillas
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 371kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 4 slices vegan cheese
  • 2 tortillas
  • ¼ cup carrots finely chopped
  • ¼ cup onion minced
  • ¼ cup green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • salt to taste
  • pinch black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat a non stick pan over medium heat with oil.
  • Sauté carrots and onions until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes
  • Stir in cayenne pepper, coriander and cumin and sauté for another minute.
  • Add kidney beans to the pan and cook until beans are warmed through, about 3 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste
  • Divide the bean mixture into 2 portions and place on each on half of the side of a tortila.
  • Add tomato slices, peppers and top with vegan cheese, then fold over.
  • Transfer stuffed tortillas to a non stick pan. Flip on the other side when crispy and golden brown.
  • Remove from heat, place on a wooden cutting board and cut in half. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 686mg | Potassium: 661mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3462IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 5mg