Vegetarian Beef Quesadillas
Elevate your Taco Tuesday with these irresistible Vegetarian Beef Quesadillas! Packed with protein-rich plant-based beef crumbles, hearty black beans, and vibrant red bell peppers, this vegetarian twist on a classic Mexican dish is bursting with bold flavors and textures. Seasoned with aromatic cumin and chili powder, layered with gooey melted cheddar, and topped with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and green onions, these quesadillas deliver a satisfying bite every time. Ready in just 30 minutes, they are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve them hot with dollops of creamy sour cream and zesty salsa for an unforgettable, easy-to-make vegetarian meal. Ideal for those looking to enjoy a meatless yet flavorful comfort food option!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the diced red bell pepper and sauté for about 3 minutes until slightly softened.
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.
Add the cooked black beans and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the skillet from heat and set the mixture aside.
Heat the remaining one tablespoon of olive oil in a separate, clean skillet over medium heat.
Place one tortilla in the skillet, and sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tortilla.
Distribute half of the plant-based beef mixture over the cheese.
Sprinkle half of the chopped green onions and chopped cilantro over the filling.
Add another tortilla on top, pressing down gently.
Cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese has melted completely.
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Cut each quesadilla into quarters and serve hot with salsa and sour cream on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2302 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.6 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.0 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 179 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 5077 mg | 221% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.6 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.5 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.5 g | ||
| Protein | 107.2 g | 214% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1586 mg | 122% | |
| Iron | 22.4 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 2590 mg | 55% | |
*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.
