Vegetarian Pork Quesadilla

Indulge in the bold and satisfying flavors of this Vegetarian Pork Quesadilla, a plant-based twist on a Tex-Mex classic. Packed with a savory plant-based pork substitute, sautéed red bell peppers, onions, sweet corn, and a hint of spice from jalapeño, this recipe delivers a hearty and flavorful filling. Melty cheddar cheese binds it all together between golden-brown, crispy flour tortillas. Ready in just 35 minutes, this vegetarian quesadilla is a quick and delicious meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Serve it warm with tangy sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for an irresistible bite that will delight both vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. Perfect for those looking for a meatless alternative, this recipe balances robust flavors with wholesome, satisfying ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces large flour tortillas
• 250 grams plant-based pork substitute
• 200 grams shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium red onion
• 1 medium jalapeño pepper
• 100 grams sweet corn kernels
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0 for serving sour cream
• 0 for garnish fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Slice the red bell pepper and red onion into thin strips. Finely dice the jalapeño pepper.

Step 2

Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the plant-based pork substitute to the skillet, followed by the sweet corn kernels. Sprinkle the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir well to coat all ingredients with the spices.

Step 4

Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the plant-based pork is heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

Place a tortilla on a clean surface and sprinkle one-fourth of the shredded cheddar cheese over one half of the tortilla. Spoon a quarter of the pork mixture onto the cheese, then fold the tortilla over to close.

Step 6

Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a separate clean skillet over medium heat. Add the quesadilla and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Step 7

Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Step 8

Once all quesadillas are cooked, slice each into wedges and serve warm with sour cream and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1098.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2407.3

Total Fat 141.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 229.3mg	0%
Sodium 4769.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 166.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 25.2g
Protein 124.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1916.8mg	0%
Iron 17.9mg	0%
Potassium 1849.8mg	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: 52.4%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 27.3%