veggie quesadillas

The vegetables used for these spiced vegetable quesadillas use are up to you. In the recipe below, we call for mushrooms, onion, peppers and greens (like kale or spinach). For tips on using other veggies (like heartier beets and squash), take a read through the article above.

Crave-Worthy Vegetable Quesadillas

flour flour

neutral oil

mushrooms, sliced (about 2 cups sliced)

onion,

bell pepper

kale leaves

onion powder

garlic powder

cumin

oregano

smoked paprika

black pepper

fine sea salt

melting cheese like Monterey Jack, shredded (about 1 1/4 cups)

Spray oil

Just made  the Crave-worthy Vegetable Quesadillas for dinner. Yummy! These will definitely be in rotation for years to come, as I see that they would be delicious with just about any veggies I might have on hand.

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Vegetable quesadillas loaded with spiced veggies and gooey cheese. Our easy spice mixture is what makes these taste amazing.

These party-sized Vegan Quesadillas are stuffed with a veggie, vegan meat, and dairy-free cheese filling and baked on one sheet pan. Great for make-ahead lunches! Vegan, Gluten-Free Option.

Vegan Sheet Pan Quesadillas

olive oil (plus extra for brushing)

onion

red bell pepper (diced)

jalapeño peppers (cored and diced (optional))

garlic

cilantro

chili powder

Vegan Taco Meat* (see notes for substitutions)

black beans

vegan Mexican or cheddar cheese blend

flour tortillas

Serving suggestions: salsa (sour cream, pico, pickled jalapeños,)

Prep: Preheat the oven to 425F. You will need 2 9x13” baking trays for this recipe; set one aside, and grease the bottom of the other one generously with oil or cooking spray.

Cook the Veggies: Warm a large sauté pan over medium heat and add the oil. Once warm, add the onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden. Add the bell pepper and jalapeño and sauté for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, cilantro, and chili powder and cook for an additional minute.

Make the Filling: Turn the heat off and add the prepared Vegan Taco Meat and black beans to the panel; mix well, until evenly combined. Set aside.

Layer the Quesadillas: Layer the tortillas around the edges of the baking sheet so they are half-on and half-off (see photos for reference). Add 1-2 tortillas to the center of the baking sheet to cover the slight gap in the middle of the sheet. Spread the meat and veggie filling evenly across the tortillas, then top with cheese. Place 1-2 tortillas in the center of the baking dish again, then fold the edge tortillas over to completely wrap the filling. Brush the top of the tortillas generously with oil.

Bake: Place the additional baking sheet on top of the quesadilla to help weigh it down. Bake in the middle rack of the oven for 20 minutes, then remove the top baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until the top tortillas are golden.

Serve: Cut the quesadillas into 12 even pieces directly on the baking tray. I like to cut mine with a sharp knife, but you can also use a pizza cutter to cut through the bottom layer of the tortilla if you are having issues. Use a spatula to transfer the quesadillas to serving plates and top with sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, or as desired.

Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze these sheet pan quesadillas; transfer the slices to a freezer-safe bag or container, separated with a layer of parchment paper if necessary. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Leftovers are best reheated in the oven or toaster oven at 350F for 25-30 minutes.

Farmer's Market Veggie Quesadillas loaded up with fresh seasonal veggies, black beans, Mexican spices and herbs. Vegan-adaptable!

Farmers Market Veggie Quesadilla

olive oil

onion, diced (1 cup)

garlic cloves, rough chopped

salt

coriander

chopped greens- beet greens, turnip greens, spinach, chard, etc.

black beans (cooked

water

chopped-

lime zest- optional

sour cream (or yogurt)

hot sauce (fermented hot sauce is great here)

Preheat the oven to 400F  (or preheat grill to medium)

Make the Veggie Filling

Heat oil in an extra-large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, saute 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Lower heat to medium, and add the chopped veggies and salt. Stir occasionally until the veggies soften (check) and release their liquid, about 10 minutes (lower heat if need be). Add the oregano, cumin, coriander, chili powder and give a good stir. Add the chopped greens and black beans and a couple of tablespoons of water, and stir until the greens wilt 1-2 minutes. Turn heat off. Stir in optional cilantro and lime zest.

Assemble the Quesadillas

  Scatter 1/2 cup cheese over the whole tortilla. Add one cup of veggie filling over half of the tortilla. Fold the Tortilla in half so the filling is encased with cheese (see photo). Brush the outer side of the tortilla with oil, and place in a hot oven for 15 minutes. You can place the greased quesadilla directly on the oven grates, or on a parchment-lined sheet pan, flipping halfway through. Bake until tortilla is crispy and cheese is melty.

Cut each into 4 pieces and serve with the Spicy Sour Cream and Pico De Gallo

To make the spicy sour cream- simply mix a few tablespoons of hot sauce with the sour cream in a little bowl.

I made these tonight and they were wonderful. I cut the recipe in half because there are only two of us and I lightened up on the spices a little. I’ll be making these again.

This recipe is so delicious Sylvia!  And the pico de gallo is a must! Thank you for sharing !

Really enjoyed these. Great recipe thank you.

Absolutely love this recipe! We added jalapeños with the veggie mix. I might up the spices next time if I use the same amount of sweet potato as their sweetness really comes through. We doubled the recipe so we’d have several meals. SO glad we did that. Awesome!  My carnivore husband agrees. We both really enjoy your recipes! Thanks so much!

I must confess, I only had zuccini, but with red onion garlic cilantro and all the spices it was still fantastic! Mixed cheddar and mozarella for cheese. I never thought baking would make such a difference( I usually just do it on the stove). Really great, will make it again soon but with more ingredients lol. Thanks as always Sylvia, I recommend your blog to everybody!

Sauteed red pepper, sweet potato, broccoli, zucchini, onion and kale.  Put it on rice with some salsa, cilantro and a Mexican cheese mix. Super good!  Excellent way to use whatever you have.  Definitely making again:)

Delish!  Love the flexibility of the recipe. I used up a number of veggies hanging round in the fridge. Baked in the oven, flipping after 5 minutes.  I may try it in my cast iron frying pan next.

So easy to put together!

Thanks!

Hi Sylvia, 
Thanks for another elevated recipe, it was spectacular! I love your website. I’m learning so much about flavor profiles, pairings and just how to put a different twist on plant-based meals...so insightful!

These are amazing, so fresh and tasty! I had half the filling veggies and cilantro in my garden which made it an extra thrill. It was easy to make GF and dairy free w/ Quinoa tortillas and Daiya 3-cheese blend.

Thank you for this delicious recipe that I come back to weekly!  I love how I can change up the veggies with whatever I have in the fridge.  I love using refried black beans with jalapeños for a little extra kick.  These quesadillas are fast and easy to make on a weekday after work.  Yum!

This had so much flavor. I did make my own black beans which adds a lot of flavor but this is killer!  Will do again for sure!!

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