The Easiest Family-Favorite Vegan Quesadillas

The Easiest Family-Favorite Vegan Quesadillas

Hi friends!

I’m here with an easy, family-friendly recipe that we enjoy in our house at least a couple times a month. Most kids will not turn down a quesadilla, right? The fun part is setting up a toppings station so they can add what they like. It makes the whole dinner event feel more satisfying.

This recipe can be made even easier by using a can of refried beans. I am including the way I like to season a plain ‘ol can of beans myself in case you have the extra time. But again, canned works beautifully, too!


Recipe

You will need:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1/2 vidalia onion, diced
  • 1 tsp nutritional yeast
  • Squeeze of lime
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • Tortillas
  • Vegan queso (or use your favorite shredded vegan cheese)
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn

Optional toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, guacamole/avocado, olives, vegan sour cream, hot sauce

To make:

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil and onions.
  • Cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until translucent.
  • Add beans, nutritional yeast, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to onions. Sauté on low for about 5 minutes or so. Allow to cool a bit before adding 3/4 of the mix to your food processor (or you can mash by hand).
  • Once blended, stir remaining beans into the puree.
  • Line a baking sheet and spray with non-stick and add a couple tortillas. Layer bean purée, queso, and corn on one side of the tortilla. Flip the other side over and repeat until all tortillas are lined up and ready.
  • Cook in 400 F oven for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
  • Top with your favorite toppings!

The Easiest Family-Favorite Vegan Quesadillas

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2 Comments

  1. do you always use foil sprayed with oil when you make these? Or could you use parchment (or non-stick foil) to avoid the oil?

    1. You can avoid the oil! I have silicone mats. I think parchment would work fine, too! x

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