Vegan Quesadillas

Savor the ultimate comfort food with these vibrant Vegan Quesadillas, a deliciously satisfying plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Packed with sautéed red bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and hearty black beans, this recipe delivers bold flavors enhanced by cumin, smoked paprika, and fresh cilantro. Gooey vegan shredded cheese melts perfectly between crispy, golden-brown flour tortillas, creating a warm, handheld delight that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack. Ready in just 25 minutes, these quesadillas are easy to make and pair wonderfully with salsa, guacamole, or vegan sour cream for dipping. Whether you're vegan or simply looking to explore meatless options, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 Flour tortillas
• 1 cup Vegan shredded cheese
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 Zucchini, diced
• 0.5 Red onion, diced
• 0.5 cup Black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

Step 3

Stir in the black beans, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, mixing well. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Place a flour tortilla on a clean surface or cutting board. Sprinkle a thin, even layer of vegan shredded cheese over one half of the tortilla.

Step 5

Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the vegetable mixture over the cheese. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro if desired.

Step 6

Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling and press gently to secure.

Step 7

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the folded tortilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese has melted.

Step 8

Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Step 9

Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve immediately with your favorite salsa, guacamole, or vegan sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(742.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1189.7

Total Fat 60.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3283.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 140.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.9g	0%
Total Sugars 11.2g
Protein 24.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 361.6mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 1199.8mg	0%

*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: 45.2%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 46.8%