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Ground Soy Quesadillas

Ground Soy Quesadillas

Gourmandelle.com
Mexican, anyone? This amazing recipe for vegan ground soy quesadillas is the perfect addition to a weekday dinner. Simple and extremely healthy!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 avocado pitted
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • ½ onion finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 50 g textured soy protein granules 
  • 8 Tbsps cheese grated (vegan or dairy)
  • 8 Tbsps passata
  • 4 corn tortillas
  • 2 Tbsps spices mix for beef or pork
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Boil the textured soy protein. Once soft, drain it very well and combine it with the spices mix.
  • Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil.
  • In a small bowl, mash the avocado with a fork, add lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste, and mix to combine.
  • Add the onions to the skillet and saute for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the jalapeno and garlic and continue cooking for about a minute.
  • Add the boiled textured soy protein granules and passata
  • Cook, stirring for about 3 more minutes. Set aside.
  • Preheat another pan over medium-low heat.
  • Heat a tortilla for about 15 seconds on one side then flip over.
  • Sprinkle about 2 Tbsps of the grated cheese over the tortilla.
  • Add ¼ of the soy mixture and 1/4 of the mashed avocado. Spread evenly.
  • Fold tortilla in half. Press it with a spatula to flatten as much as possible.
  • Cook until lightly browned on each side.
  • Repeat with the rest.
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