Vegan Quesadillas With Smoky Black Beans

This quesadilla is packed with flavor thanks to smoky spices and our easy vegan cheddar cheese and filled with fiber and protein (hello, black beans!) to keep you full. Did we mention there’s just 30 minutes and 9 ingredients required? So enough talk — let us show you how it’s done!

What is a Quesadilla?

Quesadillas originated in Mexico and consist of a tortilla filled with anything from meat to vegetables to beans to spices — but always include cheese. Traditionally, quesadillas are made with corn tortillas, but flour tortillas are used in some regions! Our plant-based spin on the classic quesadilla has all our favorite Mexican-inspired veggies and spices and uses our vegan cheddar cheese to supply all the ooey-gooey “cheesy” goodness you know and love!

How to Make a Vegan Quesadilla

First, we start our vegan quesadilla by building flavor! Onions and bell pepper sauté in the pan to soften and caramelize, then we add salt, cumin, and chili powder for savory smokiness. Next we add black beans (fiber and protein, huzzah!) and our vegan cheddar cheese sauce. We mix it all together so it’s warmed through, and so that every single bite is packed with flavorful, filling, cheesy perfection! Finally, it’s assembly time! We warm the tortilla (flour or corn both work!) to make it soft and pliable, and then we fill it up. We like filling half of our tortilla and then folding it over to prevent spillage! Lastly, we flip the quesadilla for even toastiness, and that’s it, friends. Drooling yet? Just us? We hope you LOVE this vegan quesadilla. It’s:CheesySmokyDecadentSatisfyingQuick & easy & SO comforting! It’s the perfect weeknight meal when you need something warm and satisfying fast. We love enjoying our quesadillas with guacamole, salsa, and magic green sauce! Bonus? The fillings are super flexible! This would also be delicious with zucchini, mushrooms, carrots, or corn. Make it your own, friends!