Vegan Quesadilla Recipe (No Nutritional Yeast!)

Name: Vegan Quesadilla Recipe (No Nutritional Yeast!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (, plus more for greasing the pan); ½ red onion (, chopped ); 1 red bell pepper (, chopped ); 1 (15 oz.) can black beans (, drained and rinsed); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon chili powder; pinch of cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon fine sea salt ((I use Real Salt brand)); 1 to 2 cups fresh baby spinach ((I just use a large handful)); 1 cup cashews ((not roasted or salted)); 6 tablespoons water; 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies; 6 to 8 jarred jalapeno slices ((to taste)); 4 large flour tortillas ((or gluten-free, if needed)); salsa (, for serving); guacamole (, for serving)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:5min

If you are craving a quesadilla, but need a dairy-free option, let me introduce you to the best vegan quesadilla you'll ever taste. The cheese is made without nutritional yeast and comes together quickly in a blender. The combination of creamy "cheese," flavorful black beans, and tender veggies will make this a weeknight dinner you'll want to repeat often.

Updated at: Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:16:24 GMT