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    Home » Recipes » Main Dish

    Avocado Quesadilla (Vegan)

    May 11, 2014 by Kaitlin

    A quick and easy vegan Avocado Quesadilla recipe! This healthier, dairy-free quesadilla replaces cheese with creamy plant-based avocado instead. Plus it only takes 10 minutes to prepare! (Vegan, gluten-free option.)

    Avocado Quesadillas on a plate with bowl of salsa

    Quesadillas were always a quick and easy meal for us, but when I stopped eating dairy cheese, well… so went the quesadillas.

    I desperately wanted them back in my life and although an obvious substitution would be vegan cheese, this seemed like it could be a job for avocados.

    Turns out it's a great replacement! I like that they're healthier than cheese quesadillas, and I think they taste even better.

    Photo collage with steps of how to make avocado quesadillas

    Customizing

    These are easy to customize with your own favorite additions. A few ideas include:

    Beans: Add cooked black beans, pinto beans, white beans, etc.

    Veggies: Cooked sweet corn, fire-roasted corn, sautéed onions, bell pepper, etc.

    Spices + seasonings: Taco seasoning, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, etc. are flavorful additions as well.

    Tip: Or you can simply replace the cheese with avocado in any of your own favorite quesadillas!

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    Avocado Quesadillas on a plate with bowl of salsa

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    An easy vegan quesadilla that replaces processed shredded cheese with whole-food creamy avocado!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
    Course: Main Dish
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free Option, Vegan
    Servings: 1

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 avocado (more if you prefer)
    • 1 small roma tomato (diced)
    • 1 green onion (sliced)
    • 2 tsp. nutritional yeast
    • Seasonings of choice (taco seasoning, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, etc.)
    • Salsa to taste (I like Blender Salsa)
    • 1 large tortilla (gluten-free if desired)

    Instructions

    • On one half of the tortilla, smash avocado with a fork. Sprinkle nutritional yeast and any seasonings on top. Add tomato, green onions, and salsa if using.
    • Fold over the top half of the tortilla, and place on a skillet over medium heat.
    • Heat for a few minutes on each side until warmed through.

    Notes

    Gluten-free version: Use a GF tortilla.

    Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

    Nutrition Facts
    Avocado Quesadilla
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    324
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    18
    g
    28
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    10
    g
    Potassium
     
    747
    mg
    21
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    36
    g
    12
    %
    Fiber
     
    12
    g
    50
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    9
    g
    18
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    783
    IU
    16
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    21
    mg
    25
    %
    Calcium
     
    109
    mg
    11
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Sara

      June 29, 2020 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! We skipped the nutritional yeast and flavored with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Delicious and easy!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        July 10, 2020 at 10:23 am

        Excellent! Love those flavorful spices - thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    2. Michelle Rivera

      March 09, 2016 at 11:49 pm

      I am so excited to try this! Growing up in Puerto Rico we eat avocado with pretty much every meal! We are now changing out diet to vegan slowly but surely and this seems like a delicious meal to try! I love your site, thanks for all this recipes.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        March 11, 2016 at 6:37 pm

        That's great! Hope you enjoy.

        Reply
    3. Cameo

      January 25, 2016 at 4:05 am

      These look amazing! My kids LOVE avocado. Without a cheese substitute do they stay together well? I'm imagining my kids eating it and most of the avocado on the floor!

      Reply
      • Cameo

        January 28, 2016 at 9:37 pm

        These are great! Yum! And not too messy. Toddler approved!

        Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        February 15, 2016 at 3:20 pm

        So great to hear!

        Reply
    4. Kristi

      January 12, 2016 at 12:10 am

      Is nutritional yeast the same you use to make bread? If not where do you get it?

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        January 18, 2016 at 8:08 pm

        It's different than bread yeast, and has a wonderful "cheesy" taste to it. I buy Bob's Red Mill Nutritional Yeast Flakes - you can find it online, or many stores now carry it too!

        Reply
    5. Anonymous

      June 23, 2015 at 9:03 pm

      YUM! This looks delicious, what type/brand of tortillas do you use?

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        June 28, 2015 at 4:50 pm

        I try to find local whole grain tortillas when possible, but otherwise will opt for Udi's gluten-free tortillas.

        Reply
    6. Blakeney Jessica

      May 09, 2015 at 11:44 pm

      Hello! I was wondering what to use in my pan so that the quesadillas don't stick. Do you think that Safflower Oil would do the trick? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        May 11, 2015 at 3:02 pm

        I use my nonstick skillet for quesadillas, so I've never had an issue with the tortillas sticking without oil. But feel free to use a VERY light coat of oil when making quesadillas to get them nice and crispy. Safflower oil should do the trick!

        Reply
      • Blakeney Jessica

        May 13, 2015 at 1:54 am

        Thanks! They turned out great and were delicious!

        Reply
    7. Heather Bornstein

      April 04, 2015 at 10:47 pm

      Where do you get nutritional yeast? I am always looking for it!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        April 06, 2015 at 5:59 pm

        A lot of health food stores or grocery stores carry it now, but you can also find it online.

        Reply
    8. Donna

      April 04, 2015 at 9:28 pm

      These quesadillas were soooooo good! I'll be making them again! Thanks for another great recipe. My all time favorite recipe of yours is the Southwestern Chopped Salad with Cilantro. Have made it several times and ALWAYS enjoy every, tasty bite!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        April 06, 2015 at 6:00 pm

        That's awesome, Donna! Glad you're enjoying the salad too!

        Reply
    9. marleen claeys

      February 25, 2015 at 7:03 pm

      It was delicious!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        February 26, 2015 at 4:30 pm

        So great to hear!

        Reply
    10. Jess-a-Roo

      February 24, 2015 at 5:01 pm

      Hi Kaitlin! If I nix the nooch (nutritional yeast), would you suggest adding in Parmesan or just leaving it out with no substitutes? Thank you.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        February 24, 2015 at 8:11 pm

        Hey Jess! Either would be great!

        Reply
    11. Kathleen

      October 03, 2014 at 1:31 pm

      What is the purpose of the nutritional yeast?

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        October 03, 2014 at 4:11 pm

        Hi Kathleen! Great question - nutritional yeast adds a nice savory, cheesy, nutty flavor so I love to use it in my quesadillas.

        Reply
      • Skye Travis

        January 28, 2016 at 8:35 pm

        Yeast is jam packed with B vitamins and an ok source of protein, and fiber. Nutritional Yeast (like Bob's Red Mill) has, in just 2 tablespoons, the following: 395% of your daily Thiamin, 285% of Riboflavin, 115% of Niacin, 150% of your B6, 135% of your Folate, and 145% of your B12. Not to mention 4grams of protein.

        That's not bad for 30 calories of delicious nutty, creamy flavor. What's nice about Bob's yeast is that it is inactive - so it doesn't cause some of the same troubles that live yeast can cause in our systems (or so I've read).

        Reply
    12. Nichole

      May 17, 2014 at 1:52 am

      What a cool idea, I love it! I've missed quesadillas since going vegan, too. By the way, you probably already know this, but if you sprinkle Indian black salt on them they taste just like a hard boiled egg. Is there anything avocados can't do?

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        May 18, 2014 at 1:42 pm

        That's awesome - thanks for the tip!

        Reply

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