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Cashew Mozzarella vegan Quesadillas with Fajita Veggies

Cashew Mozzarella Quesadillas with Fajita Veggies

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This recipe boasts a rich combination of flavors and textures, featuring savory Fajita Veggies, velvety Cashew Mozzarella, and a zesty Spicy Crema.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Author: Megan Sadd
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Fajita Veggies

  • 1 portobello mushroom
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 tsp 10 ml cooking spray or olive oil
  • 2 tbsp 5 g Taco Seasoning (page 180)

Spicy Crema

  • ½ cup 40 g pre-soaked cashews
  • ¾ cup 180 ml salsa
  • ¼ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Cashew Mozzarella

  • ½ cup 40 g pre-soaked cashews
  • ¼ cup 30 g tapioca starch
  • cups 310 ml water
  • tbsp 14 g nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • ¼ tsp onion powder

For Serving

  • 8 medium or 4 large tortillas
  • Pico de gallo
  • Unsweetened cashew or almond yogurt optional

Instructions

  • Put a large nonstick pan over medium heat.
  • Thinly slice the mushroom, peppers and onion. Generously spray the pan with cooking oil and then add the veggies to the pan. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the veggies. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally, then reduce the heat to low.
  • While the veggies cook, make the crema. Blend the cashews, salsa, chili powder and salt in a high-powered blender until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides if needed. Transfer to a bowl and quickly rinse the blender.
  • Make the cheez. Put a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the cashews, starch, water, yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, pepper and onion powder to the blender. Blend on high until smooth, about 2 minutes, and then pour the cheez sauce into the hot saucepan.
  • Cook and stir the cheez constantly for about 4 to 5 minutes, scraping the bottom and sides of the pan, until it forms a gooey mass in the center of the pan. Remove from the heat. Put a griddle pan over medium heat.
  • Divide the cheez among 4 tortillas and spread it in a thick, even layer. Spread 2 large spoonfuls of spicy crema onto the other 4 tortillas. Put them crema side down over the cheez.
  • Put the quesadillas on the hot griddle pan. Cook for 30 to 45 seconds on each side until golden and crisp. Cut the tortillas into triangles. Serve with pico de gallo, fajita veggies and plain yogurt for dipping.

Notes

FRESH TIPS!
  • Store leftover cashew mozzarella in a closed container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It will stay fairly soft, similar to burrata. Spread the cheez if using in sandwiches and quesadillas. Add dollops of cheez to things like pasta, lasagna and enchiladas.
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