
Best Vegan Quesadilla
These hearty vegan quesadillas are loaded with a savory black bean and veggie filling, fresh spinach, and a silky homemade cashew nacho cheese that blends up in minutes. Pan‑toasted until golden and served with salsa and guacamole, they make a satisfying plant‑based meal that’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 red onion (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 15 oz. can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach (large handful)
- 1 cup raw cashews (unsalted)
- 6 tbsp water
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 oz. can diced green chilies
- 8 jarred jalapeno slices
- 4 large flour tortillas
- salsa
- guacamole
Instructions
- Prepare the black bean filling by adding the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the onion and bell pepper until they soften, about 8 minutes. Add a splash of water, as needed, to help prevent sticking.
- While the veggies are cooking, add the vegan nacho cheese ingredients to a high-speed blender, and blend until totally smooth. You can taste and adjust any flavoring as needed. Set this aside while you finish the filling.
- When the onion and peppers are tender, add in the drained black beans, cumin, oregano, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and salt, and stir well. Add in the fresh spinach, and continue stirring and cooking until the spinach has wilted.
- Transfer the cooked black bean filling to a large bowl, and rinse and dry the large skillet so you can re-use it. Add a small drizzle of olive oil to the pan, and spread it around so it’s lightly coated. (Don’t use too much!) Add the tortilla to the pan, so it can start heating up.
- Spread a thin layer of the cheese sauce over the entire top of the tortilla, then add the black bean filling to only half of the tortilla. Let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the tortilla starts to look golden on the bottom.
- Fold the tortilla in half, covering the half with the black bean filling, then use a spatula to transfer the quesadilla to a plate. Cut it into triangles, and serve warm, with salsa and guacamole. Leftover filling and cheese sauce can be stored separately in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 11gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 1538mgPotassium: 461mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2933IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 5mg
Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation.


