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.)
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.
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 Quesadilla
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
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Sodium content: This is omitted as I cannot provide an accurate number. I encourage you to calculate your own to provide a much more precise reading based on the exact ingredients, brands, and amounts you're using.
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Sara says
Yummy! We skipped the nutritional yeast and flavored with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Delicious and easy!
Kaitlin says
Excellent, Sara! Love those flavorful spices - thanks for sharing!
Cameo says
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!
Cameo says
These are great! Yum! And not too messy. Toddler approved!
Kaitlin says
So great to hear they worked out for you and your kids! Thanks for sharing!
Blakeney Jessica says
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!
Kaitlin says
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!
Blakeney Jessica says
Thanks! They turned out great and were delicious!
Donna says
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!
Kaitlin says
That's awesome, Donna! Glad you're enjoying the salad too. Thanks for coming back to share your kind feedback!
marleen claeys says
It was delicious!
Kaitlin says
So great to hear, Marleen!
Kathleen says
What is the purpose of the nutritional yeast?
Kaitlin says
Hi Kathleen! Great question - nutritional yeast adds a nice savory, cheesy, nutty flavor so I love to use it in my quesadillas.