I didn’t grow up eating vegan quesadillas (or any quesadillas) as a kid, growing up in a Chinese household, but they were also a nice treat on occasion. Today, I’ve mostly decided to cut cheese out of my diet, but I just discovered how great vegan cheeses are, and they are perfect to make this! This vegan beef quesadillas recipe isn’t made from scratch so you’ll have to head to your local healthy grocery store.
Here’s how to find these vegan options.
Vegan Beef Grounds
These can be found at most grocery stores like Safeway or Ralphs. Look for vegetarian section in the frozen food aisle. I’ve sometimes seen them labeled under weird locations like “vegetables” or “bread.” The Gardein Ultimate Beefless Ground & Morning Star Grillers Crumbles are my favorite.
Vegan Cheese Shreds
Depending on your area, it might be a little harder to find. I buy my vegan cheeses at some higher-end or more health-focused markets, like Farmer Joe’s in Oakland, or Target. They can also be found online. Daiya & Follow Your Heart are both great options for vegan cheese shreds!
Here’s a vegan mac and cheese recipe that uses cheese shreds too!
Vegan Beef Grounds Quesadilla
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
- 2 flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup vegan beef crumbles (ie: Gardein, Morning Star)
- vegan mozzarella shreds (ie: Daiya or Follow Your Heart)
- vegan cheddar shreds
- 1/4 cup cilantro
optional
- fresh or canned green salsa
Instructions
- Heat your skillet on medium heat until warm and spray with cooking spray or a little bit of oil. Cook one tortilla until it’s nice and warm on one side. Set off to the side. Cook the other tortilla on one side, then flip.
- Add mozzarella & cheddar onto the tortilla. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle on your beef crumbles, and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Then sprinkle over cilantro.
- Add the original heated tortilla over the toppings, heated side down, and then carefully flip both the tortillas with the toppings over. Cook for an additional minute before cutting into quarters and serving. Top it off with salsa and enjoy!
Notes
Just one serving of these vegan beef quesadillas is enough to fill me up in the morning, or after my afternoon calls for a little pick-me-up!
By the way, you can also make your own flour tortillas and it’s easy! I’ll make a separate post on how to make your own tortillas, and link it here when it’s up.
Pretty Pairings?
But what’s a brunch without libations? Check out my original Watermelon Cooler recipe! This recipe is super easy, and you only need three ingredients. Here’s my recipe for a Watermelon Tequila Cooler. Plus, it’s now a Tangi video!
Try it with the vegan quesadillas and let me know what you think. Salud!
Thanks for this amazing recipe. I learnt something new today. I have been trying to make new dishes during this lock down and now can’t wait to try on this one. Looks so yummy and refreshing at the same time. Perfect dish to have with the entire family while binge watching a TV show.
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