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Vegetarian Nut-Free Cauliflower “Meat” Quesadillas

Recipe

Cauliflower “Meat” Quesadillas

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Ingredients

  • cauliflower1 medium head
  • mushroom5 oz
  • olive oil1 ½ tablespoon
  • medium yellow onion1
  • garlic2 clove
  • ground cumin2 teaspoon
  • smoked paprika1 ½ teaspoon
  • chili powder2 tablespoon
  • soy sauce2 tablespoon
  • salt0
  • pepper0
  • large flour tortilla0
  • shredded mexican cheese blend0
  • onion0
  • green pepper0

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the cauliflower in half and break it into small florets.

  2. 2

    Place the florets in a food processor and pulse until they break down to rice-size pieces.

  3. 3

    Remove from the processor and set aside.

  4. 4

    Add the mushrooms to the food processor and pulse until broken down to rice-size pieces.

  5. 5

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  6. 6

    Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook for about 4 minutes, until fragrant and the onion is translucent.

  7. 7

    Add the cauliflower, mushrooms, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, soy sauce, salt, and pepper and stir.

  8. 8

    Cook for about 10 minutes, until the cauliflower and mushroom mixture is tender and the water released from the mushrooms has evaporated.

  9. 9

    Heat a tortilla over low heat in a large, greased skillet.

  10. 10

    Sprinkle the tortilla with a layer of cheese, then add a layer of cauliflower “meat”, caramelized onions and peppers, and another layer of cheese.

  11. 11

    Top with another tortilla and cook for about 4 minutes, until the bottom layer of cheese has melted and the bottom tortilla is golden brown.

  12. 12

    Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 4 minutes, until all of the cheese has melted.

  13. 13

    Repeat.

  14. 14

    Slice each tortilla into wedges and serve.

  15. 15

    Enjoy!

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Nutrition (per serving · serves 4)

111calories
7gProtein
20gCarbs
1gFat
Fiber8g
Sugar8g

Estimated values based on ingredient data. Actual nutrition may vary.