Vegetarian Beef Quesadillas

Looking for a satisfying, flavor-packed twist on a classic favorite? These Vegetarian Beef Quesadillas deliver all the hearty goodness you love without the meat! This quick and easy recipe features plant-based beef crumbles seasoned with bold spices like cumin and chili powder, mingled with the sweetness of sautéed red bell peppers and the creaminess of melted cheddar cheese. Layered in golden, crispy flour tortillas and garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions, these quesadillas are perfect for lunch, dinner, or game night snacks. Paired with zesty salsa and tangy sour cream, they’ll quickly become a family favorite. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re an ideal option for satisfying vegetarian cravings without compromising on flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Plant-based beef crumbles
• 4 Large flour tortillas
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 Red bell pepper, diced
• 2 Green onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup Cooked black beans
• 0.5 cup Salsa
• 0.5 cup Sour cream

Directions

Step 1

Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the diced red bell pepper and sauté for about 3 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 3

Stir in the plant-based beef crumbles, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until the crumbles are heated through and fragrant.

Step 4

Add the cooked black beans and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Remove the skillet from heat and set the mixture aside.

Step 6

Heat the remaining one tablespoon of olive oil in a separate, clean skillet over medium heat.

Step 7

Place one tortilla in the skillet, and sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tortilla.

Step 8

Distribute half of the plant-based beef mixture over the cheese.

Step 9

Sprinkle half of the chopped green onions and chopped cilantro over the filling.

Step 10

Add another tortilla on top, pressing down gently.

Step 11

Cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese has melted completely.

Step 12

Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Step 13

Cut each quesadilla into quarters and serve hot with salsa and sour cream on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1328.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2301.7

Total Fat 134.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 178.6mg	0%
Sodium 5076.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 191.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.5g	0%
Total Sugars 30.5g
Protein 107.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1586.2mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 2589.7mg	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: 50.3%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 31.8%