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    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Main Dishes

    Vegan Smashed White Bean Quesadillas

    Published: Sep 22, 2016 · by Nicole · Updated: Sep 15, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Vegan Smashed White Bean Quesadillas

    I have a serious attachment to quesadillas. They were my personal favorite comfort food growing up. I went vegetarian pretty young, so realizing that I could make a meal out of stuffing a tortilla with cheese was a big deal, and I got plenty of mileage out of it.

    It took a while before it dawned on me that I could make quesadillas without the cheese, but in hindsight, it’s kind of a no-brainer. When you’ve got a couple of layers of crispy grilled tortilla holding everything together, pretty much anything that’s both squishy and tasty will do the trick. Beans fit the bill perfectly, so they’re my filling of choice for dairy-free quesadillas. I mean, technically, the “queso” in quesadilla is cheese, but let’s ignore that for now. Bean-a-dillas doesn’t have the quite the same ring to it.

    Vegan Smashed White Bean Quesadillas

    Avocados add an extra layer of squishy satisfaction, along with a nice silky texture. Aside from those two key ingredients, you can really throw in whatever you’d normally include in a cheese-filled quesadilla. I went with some tomatoes, onions and fresh cilantro, all of which add great flavor and texture, but feel free to get creative.

    Now, being totally straight here, you’re not going to fool anyone into thinking they’re eating cheese here, but that’s not the point! The point is to make something so tasty that whoever is eating this doesn’t notice that lack of cheese until you point it out, which is actually what happened when I fed one of these to my husband. If you really need the stretchiness of cheese, you can throw a few vegan shreds in, but I promise that if you don’t, you won’t miss them.

    Recipe

    Vegan Smashed White Bean Quesadillas

    Vegan Smashed White Bean Quesadillas

    There's no actual queso in these dairy-free quesadillas, but with spicy white beans, creamy avocado slices, and fresh cilantro, you're not likely to miss it!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: dairy-free quesadillas, Vegan Quesadillas, Vegan Smashed White Bean Quesadillas
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 100kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper hot sauce or more, for extra heat
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 2 medium 8-inch flour tortillas
    • ½ ripe avocado sliced
    • ¼ cup diced red onion about ¼ of a medium onion
    • ¼ cup diced tomato about 1 small Roma tomato
    • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
    • Olive or vegetable oil for grilling
    • Salsa or additional hot sauce for serving
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    Instructions

    • Place cannellini beans into a medium bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher, leaving the mixture as chunky as you like. Stir in hot sauce and cumin, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Divide bean mixture among tortillas, spreading in an even layer over each. Divide avocado slices over half of each tortilla, then sprinkle with tomato, onion, cilantro, and optionally a bit more hot sauce, salt and pepper. Fold tortillas closed.
    • Lightly oil the bottom of a large skillet and place over medium heat. Arrange quesadillas in the skillet, and if your skillet has a lid, use it to cover them, as this will help the fillings get nice and warm. Cook until crisp and lightly browned on bottoms, about 4 minutes. Gently flip and cook about 4 minutes more, until browned on opposite sides.
    • Remove quesadillas from the skillet and slice, if desired. Serve with salsa, hot sauce, or your favorite quesadilla toppings.

    Notes

    These work great as a make-ahead meal. Prep and stuff the quesadillas in advance, wrap in plastic and refrigerate, then grill them right before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 353mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 153IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Hannah Teson says

      September 22, 2016 at 8:08 pm

      Haha I'm totally willing to make Bean-a-dillas a thing! These look and sound delicious 🙂

      Reply
      • Alissa says

        September 27, 2016 at 10:26 pm

        Thanks Hannah! I hope you give them a try. We loved them in my house. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Anna says

      September 23, 2016 at 9:47 am

      Such a yummy recipe!!! They look awesome and I can't wait to try them!!! Pinning it!!! 🙂 x

      Reply
      • Alissa says

        September 27, 2016 at 10:27 pm

        Thanks for the pin! And enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Lisa Mair says

      September 25, 2016 at 6:02 pm

      Do they stick together when you don't use any vegan shreds? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Alissa says

        September 27, 2016 at 10:28 pm

        The beans hold them together. 🙂

        Reply
        • Lisa Mair says

          September 28, 2016 at 8:44 am

          Wow that's awesome! I'll try it!

          Reply
    4. Ashley Dehnke says

      December 12, 2019 at 12:36 pm

      Hello! Quick question, can you freeze these?

      Reply
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