Avocado Quesadilla (Easy, Vegan!)
An easy vegan quesadilla that replaces processed shredded cheese with whole-food creamy avocado!
Servings: 3 medium quesadillas
Ingredients
- 1 large avocado, ripe
- 1 roma tomato
- 2 green onions
- 1 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp. taco seasoning
- Pinch of salt
- 3 medium tortillas (gluten-free if desired*)
For serving (optional):
Instructions
- Place the avocado (peel and pit removed) in a small bowl. Lightly mash with a fork.
- Finely dice the tomato and slice the green onions. Add to the bowl with the avocado mash. Then add the nutritional yeast, taco seasoning, and salt. Stir well to combine.
- Spread a third of the mixture on one half of a tortilla. Then fold over the top half of the tortilla and lightly press down to seal it. Repeat with the other two tortillas.
- Place the quesadillas on a non-stick skillet over medium to medium-high heat on the stovetop. Heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy. Serve with salsa.
Notes
*For gluten-free: Use a GF tortilla.
For oil-free: Ensure your tortillas are made without any refined oil.
Yield: This makes about 3 medium quesadillas, but you may find it's more or less depending on the size of your tortillas and how much you stuff them with the avocado mixture.
Recipe originally published May 2014. Updated August 2025.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 256 kcal | Carbohydrates: 31 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 13 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g | Potassium: 446 mg | Fiber: 9 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 353 IU | Vitamin C: 11 mg | Calcium: 98 mg | Iron: 2 mg
