Description
Enjoy the magic of plant-based goodness with these easy vegan quesadillas! With a crispy tortilla shell enveloping a warm, melty filling of refried beans, colorful veggies, and vegan cheese, each bite is a burst of flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is all about quick prep and delightful taste that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup refried beans (canned or homemade)
- 1 cup bell peppers, finely chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup vegan cheese (shredded)
- 2 tsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Your Veggies: Finely chop the bell peppers and onion. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté until vegetables are tender and aromatic.
- Add Flavorful Beans: Stir in the refried beans along with cumin and chili powder. Cook until heated through and well combined.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: On one half of each tortilla, spoon generous amounts of the bean mixture and sprinkle with vegan cheese. Fold tortillas in half.
- Sizzle Them Up: In the same skillet, cook each folded quesadilla on medium heat until golden brown on both sides—about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Slice & Serve: Allow to cool slightly before cutting into wedges. Serve hot with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg