Vegan Crunch Quesadillas with Queso

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It’s Mexican Vegan night! Get ready to have your taste buds blown away with these Vegan Crunch Quesadillas with Queso dip. Plant-based and packed with protein, these quesadillas are not only delicious, but also guilt-free!

More Vegan Mexican Recipes? You’ll be inspired with our Vegan Fiesta Mexican Bowl Recipe, these 40 Festive Vegan Mexican Party Recipes and these Quick Meaty & Healthy Vegan Burritos too!

Why You’ll Love These Vegan Crunch Quesadillas with Queso!

Imagine crispy tortillas loaded with veggies and a tangy queso sauce, all coming together in one mouth-watering bite. But that’s not all – these quesadillas are also easy to make and perfect for any occasion.  

You’ll love it’s got 2 textures consisting of a crunchy tostito placed inside a large tortilla filled with beans, avocado, tomatoes, mushrooms, jalepenos and more!  So you get soft and crunchy bites of yumminess and it’s sooo good!  Especially with the queso!  

Whether you’re a dedicated vegan or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, this dish will satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more. With a crispy, flavorful tortilla packed with protein, tons of veggies and a creamy, cheesy dip, these quesadillas will have you questioning why you ever doubted the power of vegan cuisine. 

This Vegan Queso is a dip is deliciously dairy-free. It tastes like the dip you may know made with Velveeta and Ro-Tel tomatoes, but it’s way healthier. You can make it quickly and easily for a simple appetizer! We made homemade queso, but you can opt to buy it already made.  Either way it will be delish! 

In your queso you can add any extra fresh ingredients that you have left over, it will only make it better! In ours we added some remaining chopped tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, and basil. You can then drizzle your queso on top of your quesadillas if you like, or use it for dipping.  

Are you ready to dive in this recipe for vegan quesadillas?  Let’s go!

Queso Ingredients

• 1 cup Raw Cashews
• 14.5 oz Can of Tomatoes with Chiles
• 1 tsp Sea Salt
• 3 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
• 1.5 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1/4 cup Water

Instructions How to Make Vegan Queso Dip

1. In a blender or food processor combine cashews, 1 tsp sea salt, 3 tbsp nutritional yeast, 1.5 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/4 cup water, and the liquid from the canned tomatoes with green chiles.
2. Blend at high speed for a few minutes. The more you blend, the less grainy the queso will be. Add more water as needed till desired creaminess
3. Transfer queso to a crock pot and add diced tomatoes with green chiles.
4. Stir it up and cook at a low temperature in the crock pot.

Recipe for Vegan Quesadillas Ingredients

• Large Tortillas 
• Shredded Lettuce
• Sliced or Mashed Avocado
• Chopped Tomatoes
• Scallions
• Fresh Cilantro
• Fresh Basil
• 8 oz Mushrooms, we used baby bella
• Crunchy Tostadas or Corn Tostadas
• 1 can Black Beans
• drained and rinsed
• 1 pkg Taco Seasoning
• 1 Jalapeno diced
• Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
• 1 Onion cut into long, thin pieces
• 1-2 Garlic Cloves or Minced Garlic

Instructions How to Make Vegan Crunch Quesadillas

1. In a skillet heat up the oil on low-medium heat, and then add onion, jalapeno, and garlic (and other peppers if you’re using them).
2. Cook for roughly 5 minutes, until onions soften.
3. Add mushrooms, taco seasoning, and 1/4 cup of water to skillet.
4. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and set aside
6. Place a tortilla on a large plate. We put our toppings on one half of the tortilla so it can be folded easily
7. Add a couple spoonfuls of your cooked mushroom mixture, black beans, and drizzle some cashew queso.
8. Grab a tostada and break it in half and add it on top of the queso.
9. Add fresh ingredients on top of the tostada pieces; shredded lettuce, tomato, scallions, cilantro, and basil.
10. Finish the top with avocado if you’re using it.
11. In a large skillet add some oil and turn to low heat.
12. Once oil is heated, fold over the tortilla and transfer it to the skillet.
13. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side.

In conclusion, whether you’re a die-hard vegan or just looking to add more plant-based options to your diet, these Vegan Crunch Quesadillas with Queso dip are sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling good about your food choices.

Vegan cooking doesn’t have to be bland or boring – with the right ingredients and a little bit of creativity, you can create delicious and guilt-free meals like this recipe for vegan quesadillas, so go ahead, take a crunchy bite and see for yourself how tasty and fulfilling these quesadillas are with queso dip. Bon appétit!

More Mexican Dishes!

• Amazing 30 Minute Vegan Tempeh Tacos
• Vegan Jalapeno Poppers w/ Blackberry Dipping Sauce
• Sweet Potato Taquitos
• Vegan Breakfast Tacos with Tofu Scramble
• Vegan Fiesta Mexican Bowl Recipe

Vegan cashew queso inspired from DetoxInista.com