Dairy Free Vegan Taco Quesadilla!

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Ingredients:

• 6 Whole Wheat or Gluten Free Tortillas
• 1/2 cup of Go Veggie Vegan Mexican Flavor Shred Cheese
• 1 tsp of Smart balance butter or dairy free butter of choice
• 1/2 Low Sodium Mrs. Dash Taco packet
• 1 red or green pepper diced
• 1 onion diced
• 1 clove of garlic minced
• 2 tbsp. medium spice taco sauce
• 1 can of black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 package Meatless grounds or 2 15oz cans of lentils
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1 tbsp. of olive oil or avocado oil.
• 1/4 cup of water

*Option to add Lean meat of choice ( chicken breast, 93% or higher lean ground turkey)

Toppings:

• Vegan Sour cream ( Tofutti Brand)
• Avocado slices
• Sour cream ( If you are non Vegan or dairy sensitive)
• Shredded lettuce

Directions for the Filling:

1. Heat a non-stick pan with olive oil.
2. Add the diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-8 minutes on low to medium heat until translucent.
3. Add the diced peppers and cook until tender (about 3 to 5 minutes). Stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water to the pan if you feel they are starting to burn.
4. Add the meatless crumbles, water, and the taco seasoning: in a non stick fry pan over medium heat, sauté beefless ground until browned and heated through, 4-5 mins. Add more water as needed.
5. Once cooked add the 1/4 cup salsa, go veggie shredded cheese, and the black beans. Mix together.
6. Turn the heat to low and cover. Cook for 5-8 minutes stirring every few minutes.

Making the Quesadilla:

1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over low-medium heat and add the butter
2.  Heat the tortilla slightly flipping it over every 10 seconds, until it's easily foldable.
   
3. Add 1/3 cup of the mixture to one side of the tortilla.
4. Gently fold the other side over the filling and press down lightly on the top of the quesadilla.
5. Cover and heat for about 3 minutes. Flip with spatula and cook for another three minutes.
6. Press down lightly on the tops of the quesadilla with a spatula to prevent the tortillas from opening up.
7. Pair this with a nice salad and top the quesadilla with tofu sour cream, avocado slices, guacamole, and salsa!
   

Tips & Tricks:  Feel free to add any vegetables of choice to really spice this quesadilla up! We love adding mushrooms, peppers, and onions.

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As always, stay well.

Love,

Diane & Stevie

Recipe added: 2/26/2021