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Sensational Vegan Cheese and Veggie Quesadillas

Enjoy these cheezy, scrumptious quesadillas filled with homemade vegan cheese, black beans, and nutritious veggies. They are a perfect meal for any time of the day and easy to prepare for home cooks of all levels.
4
30 min
TOTAL TIME
975
CALORIES
$2.45
PER SERVING
Sensational Vegan Cheese and Veggie Quesadillas
Directions
VEGAN CHEESE
15 min
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a food processor, add the raw cashews and process for 3-4 minutes until they start to get buttery.
2
Add the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and mild salsa to the food processor, and process again until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
FILLING
3
In a mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed black beans, chopped zucchini, and chopped tomatoes.
ASSEMBLE AND COOK
4
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly spray with oil or add a little vegan butter, if desired.
5
Spread about 1/3 cup of the vegan cheese mixture onto half of a whole grain tortilla, making sure to leave a small border around the edge.
6
Top the cheese with a generous amount of the filling mixture, then fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling, pressing gently.
7
Carefully place the folded quesadilla in the heated skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
8
Remove from the skillet, cut the quesadilla into two triangles, and then repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and ingredients.
9
Serve warm with additional salsa or vegan sour cream, if desired.
Health Info
Macros
137g
CARBS
30g
FAT
43g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
Contains these allergens
TREE NUTS
WHEAT
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