Quesadilla Pizza

Quesadilla Pizza combines the crispy, cheesy goodness of quesadillas with the hearty flavors of pizza, resulting in a delightful vegan dish. Topped with fresh vegetables and a zesty homemade sauce, it’s perfect for a quick meal that satisfies cravings.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat tortillas - 2
• Vegan cheese shreds - 100 grams
• Black beans, canned and rinsed - 100 grams
• Corn, canned or frozen - 100 grams
• Red bell pepper, diced - 1/2
• Red onion, thinly sliced - 1/4
• Fresh cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Avocado, sliced - 1/2

Steps

1. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
2. In a bowl, combine black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, red onion, cumin powder, chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
3. Spread tomato sauce evenly on one side of each tortilla.
4. On the other side of one tortilla, layer the bean and vegetable mixture followed by vegan cheese shreds.
5. Top with the second tortilla, sauce side down, to create a quesadilla.
6. Add olive oil to the skillet and carefully place the quesadilla in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
7. Flip the quesadilla and cook for another 4-5 minutes until both sides are crispy and the cheese has melted.
8. Remove from the skillet, and let it cool for a minute before slicing into wedges.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and avocado slices before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber which aids digestion.
• High in plant-based protein from beans and vegan cheese.

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