The concept of stuffed tortillas has been around since the days of the Aztec people. While theirs were filled with squash and pumpkin and baked in a clay oven, this recipe creates a vegan, bean-based “cheese” filling and employs the oh-so-handy sheet pan. White beans, pureed with olive oil, garlic and lemon juice lead to a perfectly creamy faux queso filling. Nutritional yeast adds the cheesy flavor we’ve become accustomed to in today’s quesadillas. Baked with jalapeño and scallions, topped with avocado and a squeeze of lime, this spicy, vegan meal is fit for the gods.
Vegan Cheezy Sheet Pan Quesadillas
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 319 kcal
Ingredients
White Bean Queso
- 1 15.5 oz. can white beans (great northern or cannellini), drained and rinsed
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp. chili powder
- ¼ tsp. ground turmeric
Other Ingredients
- 8 8-in. flour tortillas
- ½ cup jarred pickled jalapeños drained and roughly chopped
- 3 large scallions thinly sliced (white and light green parts only; thinly slice dark green stalks and reserve for garnish)
- Olive oil cooking spray
Garnishes: diced avocado, scallion, salsa, lime wedges
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly spray baking sheet with olive oil spray. Arrange four tortillas on baking sheet; slight overlap is OK.
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In food processor fitted with S blade, add beans, garlic, olive oil, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, paprika, chili powder and turmeric. Process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as necessary.
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Spread queso mixture evenly over tortillas. Top each with jalapeños and scallions. Lay another tortilla over each. Spray lightly with olive oil spray and place another sheet pan on top to help crisp quesadillas. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Remove top baking sheet and bake additional 2-3 minutes, or until tops are golden and edges are crisp.
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Cut quesadillas into fours and top with avocado and scallion. Serve with lime wedges and salsa, if desired.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Vegan Cheezy Sheet Pan Quesadillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Sodium 1180mg49%
Potassium 326mg9%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 622IU12%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 78mg8%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.