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    Home » Recipes » Main Dish

    Vegan Hawaiian BBQ Quesadilla

    Jun 11, 2013 by Kaitlin

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    A vegan Hawaiian BBQ Quesadilla recipe made with sweet pineapple, dairy-free cheese, and BBQ sauce! It's such a quick and flavorful lunch or dinner.

    Open-faced BBQ quesadilla on a cutting board with cilantro and onion

    This easy Vegan BBQ Quesadilla is so tasty and satisfying!

    "Hawaiian style" is one of our favorite pizza combinations. It combines BBQ sauce, pineapple, red onion, and fresh cilantro.

    So this is a great alternative when we don't have time to make an actual pizza.

    Vegan BBQ quesadilla cut into sections on a cutting board

    Ingredients for Vegan BBQ Quesadilla

    For this recipe you will need:

    • Pineapple tidbits: Either use canned or cut fresh. Most often I simply use canned for convenience. (Just be sure to remove some of the excess juice first so it doesn't make your quesadilla soggy.)
    • Red onion
    • Fresh cilantro: This adds really great flavor and freshness. Use as much or as little as you would like.
    • BBQ sauce: Simply use your own favorite homemade or store-bought sauce. (I like using my homemade BBQ Sauce.)
    • Shredded vegan cheese: There are so many great options for dairy-free cheese available now. Most often I use the Follow Your Heart brand. Use whatever varieties you like best such as mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend.
    • Large tortillas: I try to use whole grain when possible. Be sure to use gluten-free if needed.

    Tip: Black beans are also a great addition for extra heartiness and protein.

    Open-faced vegan Hawaiian-style quesadilla on a wooden cutting board

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    Open-faced BBQ quesadilla on a cutting board with cilantro and onion

    Vegan Hawaiian BBQ Quesadilla

    Hawaiian-style quesadillas made with sweet pineapple, dairy-free cheese, and flavorful BBQ sauce! So quick and tasty.
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    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
    Course: Main Dish
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free Option, Vegan
    Servings: 2 quesadillas

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits (halved)
    • 1/4 cup red onion (sliced)
    • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (roughly chopped, large stems removed)
    • 1/3 cup BBQ sauce (more/less to taste)
    • 1/2 cup shredded vegan cheese
    • 2 large tortillas (gluten-free if desired)
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    Instructions

    • On a skillet over medium heat, place a tortilla and lightly sprinkle with vegan cheese on one half.
    • On that same cheese half, add cilantro, pineapple (any excess juice removed), onion, and drizzle with BBQ sauce.
    • Top with another light layer of cheese.
    • Fold over the top half and let heat for about 10 minutes, turning halfway through until cheese is melted. Repeat process for other quesadilla.
    • Serve with extra BBQ sauce (or guacamole) for dipping if desired.

    Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Hawaiian BBQ Quesadilla
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    396
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    10
    g
    15
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Potassium
     
    315
    mg
    9
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    68
    g
    23
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    28
    g
    31
    %
    Protein
     
    7
    g
    14
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    272
    IU
    5
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    8
    mg
    10
    %
    Calcium
     
    115
    mg
    12
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Sodium: 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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