Vegan Quesadillas with Smoky Cheese and Refried Beans

Name: Vegan Quesadillas with Smoky Cheese and Refried Beans
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, American
Ingredients: 4 to 8 flour tortillas (or tortillas of choice*); Oil of choice for frying/baking the quesadillas; Smoky Cashew Cheese ((recipe below)); Refried Beans ((recipe below)); Sautéed Onions ((recipe below)); 1 cup (140g) raw cashews, soaked in water overnight, or in boiling water for 1 hour; 1/3 cup (~25g) nutritional yeast; 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder ((optional but adds a nice sharp tangy flavor)); 4 garlic cloves ((or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)); 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste; 2 1/2 tablespoons tapioca flour ((see notes above on “spreadable cashew cheese” for substitutes and tips)); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 cup (240 mL) creamy, unsweetened plant-based milk, such as oat milk, “lite” coconut milk, or soy milk; 2-4 tablespoons pickled jalapeños with brine ((optional)); 1 tablespoon olive oil or a neutral cooking oil; 2 garlic cloves, (minced); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1 (15-ounce / 440g) can pinto beans or black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 bay leaves; 2/3 - 1 cup (160-240 mL) water, vegetable broth, or canned bean liquid; Kosher salt or sea salt to taste; Freshly cracked black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice ((if you don’t have lime, sub lemon juice or half the amount of white vinegar or apple cider vinegar)); 1 small handful of cilantro ((optional), chopped); 2 yellow onions, (thinly sliced); 1 1/2 tablespoons oil of choice

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Prep:1h 10minCook:30min

These vegan quesadillas are made with a spreadable smoky cashew cheese, easy spiced refried beans, and sticky sweet onions, making them the ultimate comfort food! Plus, they’re made with exclusively pantry ingredients!

Vegan Quesadillas with Smoky Cheese and Refried Beans

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