When Jack’s devouring a vegan quesadilla, you know it’s good. He’s the biggest cheese lover I know, but he would happily eat 2 (erm, 3…) of these vegan quesadillas and still go back for more. While this vegan quesadilla recipe includes vegan cheese, we really love it because of the fresh veggie filling. Spicy poblanos play off caramelized roasted sweet potatoes, and diced bell peppers add a delicious crunch. Served with all the fixings, it’s super flavorful and fun. Try it for a quick and easy dinner or a healthy game day snack!
Vegan Quesadilla Recipe Ingredients
This vegan quesadilla recipe is super easy to make! Here’s what you’ll need:
Flour tortillas – Though I love using corn tortillas for tacos and enchiladas, I always use flour tortillas when I make quesadillas. They’re more flexible than corn tortillas, so they can easily fold in half without breaking. Vegan cheese – Use your favorite store bought shredded vegan cheese! I like the Daiya brand. Charred poblano peppers – They add some spice to this vegan quesadilla filling. I also love how their smooth texture plays off the crunchy raw veggies and gooey cheese. Roasted sweet potatoes – Their sweet flavor balances the poblanos’ heat. Red bell peppers – For crunch! Black beans – Packed with plant-based protein, they make these quesadillas nice and hearty. Scallions – Their mild oniony flavor adds a nice freshness to this vegan quesadilla recipe. Serrano peppers – If you like spicy food like me, add sliced raw serranos to your quesadilla for extra heat. Otherwise, skip them!
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Vegan Quesadilla Recipe Tips
Dice the fillings finely. In the photo above, you’ll see that the filling ingredients are chopped into small pieces. Just look at those little sweet potatoes! I cut them to that size for a reason. For one, it makes it possible for them to fit in the quesadilla in the first place. If the pieces are too large, they’ll just fall out! The small pieces also allow you to get some of everything in each bite. Yum! They fit less than you think they will. When you assemble your vegan quesadilla, it’ll be tempting to really pile in the fillings. But each tortilla holds less than you might expect. If you try to pack in too much, many of the fillings will fall out when you fold the quesadilla in half, or you won’t be able to fold it in half at all. It only takes a little of each ingredient to make a flavorful (and full!) vegan quesadilla. Customize them! This vegan quesadilla recipe is SUPER customizable, so have fun making it your own. If you don’t have vegan cheese on hand, use mashed baked sweet potato flesh or a slather of refried beans instead. Substitute roasted red peppers for the poblano or butternut squash for the sweet potato. Add fresh spinach or a spoonful of corn salsa. You really can’t go wrong!
Vegan Quesadilla Serving Suggestions
Enjoy your vegan quesadilla hot from the stove, while the cheese is still melty. I like to dress mine up with fresh cilantro, guacamole, and a squeeze of lime juice, but all sorts of fixings would be fantastic here. Experiment with my homemade salsa, tomatillo salsa, pickled red onions, or pico de gallo!
More Vegan Appetizers and Snacks
If you love this recipe, try one of these fun vegan appetizers or snacks next:
Cowboy Caviar Vegan Cheese Dip Baked Zucchini Chips French Onion Dip Homemade Soft Pretzels Steamed Dumplings Or any of these 35 Vegan Appetizer Recipes!
