Vegan Chicken Cheese Quesadilla
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this Vegan Chicken Cheese Quesadilla, a plant-based twist on a comfort food classic! Packed with savory vegan chicken strips, melty vegan cheese shreds, and beautifully sautéed red bell peppers and onions, this recipe delivers bold flavor with every bite. Seasoned with aromatic garlic powder and cumin, and finished with fresh cilantro, these quesadillas are golden-crisp perfection. Ready in just 25 minutes, they're perfect for a quick dinner or satisfying lunch. Pair with your favorite salsa for a zesty, crowd-pleasing dish that proves vegan recipes can be as indulgent and satisfying as their traditional counterparts. Ideal for those seeking dairy-free, meat-free options, this recipe is the ultimate answer to your quesadilla cravings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegan chicken strips
- 1 cup vegan cheese shreds
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 0.5 red bell pepper
- 0.5 red onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons cilantro
Instructions
Dice the red bell pepper and red onion into small pieces.
In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced red bell pepper and red onion to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they soften.
Add the vegan chicken strips to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes until they are heated through, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle the garlic powder and ground cumin over the mixture, stirring to ensure even coating.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the cilantro.
Place one tortilla on a clean, flat surface and evenly spread half of the vegan cheese shreds on one half of the tortilla.
Spoon half of the vegan chicken and vegetable mixture over the cheese, spreading out to an even layer.
Fold the other half of the tortilla over to cover the fillings.
In a large, clean skillet over medium heat, place the folded quesadilla and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and repeat the assembly and cooking process with the second tortilla and remaining ingredients.
Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with salsa on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1771 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.5 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.1 g | 286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4228 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.8 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 71.7 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1938 mg | 149% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1260 mg | 27% | |
*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.
