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Veggie‑Loaded Quesadilla with Vegan Cheese

Flour tortilla folded over sautéed peppers, onions, and melted vegan cheese, cooked until golden.

Veggie‑Loaded Quesadilla with Vegan Cheese

Total

15 min

Prep

7 min

Cook

8 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces large flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup vegan shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin(optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat (about 2 minutes).

  2. 2

    Add the sliced onion and bell peppers, sprinkle with cumin and salt, and sauté until softened, about 4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove the vegetables and set aside; keep the skillet on low heat.

  4. 4

    Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half of the vegan cheese over it, top with the sautéed vegetables, then add the remaining cheese and fold the tortilla over.

  5. 5

    Cook each side for about 2 minutes, pressing gently, until the tortilla is golden and the cheese is melted.

  6. 6

    Slide the quesadilla onto a cutting board, cut diagonally, and serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

310

16% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein9 g
Carbohydrate38 g
Fat14 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar3 g
Sodium480 mg

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