Vegetarian Steak Quesadilla

Satisfy your cravings for bold, smoky flavors with our Vegetarian Steak Quesadilla—a delicious twist on a classic favorite. This quick and easy recipe swaps traditional steak for savory, marinated meatless steak strips, seasoned to perfection with soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cumin. Layered between two golden, crispy tortillas, you'll find melted cheese, sautéed bell peppers, red onions, and a fresh burst of spinach or arugula. Ready in just 30 minutes, this irresistible quesadilla is perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a hearty snack. Serve with salsa and sour cream for the ultimate vegetarian Tex-Mex experience that's packed with protein and flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 200 grams Meatless steak strips (vegetarian substitute)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 2 Large flour tortillas
• 150 grams Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
• 1 Bell pepper, sliced thin
• 0.5 Red onion, sliced thin
• 1 cup Fresh spinach or arugula
• 0.5 cup Salsa (optional, for serving)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and ground cumin. Toss in the vegetarian steak strips until they are evenly coated. Let them marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.

Step 2

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Sauté the marinated vegetarian steak strips for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are sizzling and slightly browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the bell pepper and red onion slices. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened. Remove and set aside.

Step 4

Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly over the tortilla. Layer the sautéed vegetarian steak strips, cooked vegetables, and fresh spinach or arugula on top of the cheese. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the filling, then cover with the second tortilla.

Step 5

Heat the skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the filled quesadilla into the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bottom tortilla is golden and the cheese starts to melt.

Step 6

Carefully flip the quesadilla using a large spatula and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side, until golden and crispy.

Step 7

Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and let it rest for 1 minute. Cut into wedges and serve immediately with salsa and sour cream on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(847.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1640.8

Total Fat 98.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 220.7mg	0%
Sodium 3838.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.5g	0%
Total Sugars 18.5g
Protein 97.9g	0%

Vitamin D 32.1IU	0%
Calcium 1534.2mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 1565.9mg	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: 53.9%

Protein: 23.8%

Carbs: 22.3%