Are you craving a cheesy, melty, satisfying meal or snack that is packed with flavour and meaty textures? Look no further than these Shiitake Mushrooms Vegan Quesadillas! When it comes to plant-based cooking, finding the right substitute for meat can be challenging. Most vegan minces are heavily processed and soy-based. I found these ‘Slow braised Mushrooms’ from Fable Food https://fablefood.co that you can buy in Australia which are a healthy, protein-packed alternative. They have a unique texture that mimics the rich, meaty texture of traditional meats. I minced the braised mushrooms in a food processor until they were in small pieces to give a ‘minced beef’ effect.
If you are unable to source these either finely chopped mushrooms or vegan mince would also work well!
Why You’ll Love These Quesadillas
Quesadillas are all about the combinations of melty cheese, and succulent fillings that pack a punch. The slow braised mushrooms combined with tomatoes and chilli flakes play the role of the star filling, offering a savoury, juicy bite in every mouthful.
Combined with your favourite melting vegan cheese, onions, peppers and and other fillings you would like, these quesadillas will be your new go-to comfort food. So, the next time you’re in the mood for something quick and easy to make, satisfying, and (of course!) plant-based, give these quesadillas a try. You will most definitely be back for more!
Ingredients
- Large tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 white or red onion, finely diced
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 4 fresh tomatoes, pureed in blender
- ‘Fable’ Slow Braised Mushrooms (whole packet), minced in food processor
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 large tablespoon Tomato paste
- Shredded Melting Vegan Cheese of choice- as much as you like!
- 4-6 flour tortillas
- Parsley to serve
- Avocado/ guacamole on side (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in pan over a medium heat
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté for a few minutes until softened and slightly caramelised, around 5mins.
- Add chopped red pepper and stir. Cook until slightly (around 5 minutes).
- Add pureed fresh tomatoes, stir and cook around 5-10 minutes until reddened in colour.
- Add ‘Fable’ Slow Braised Mushrooms, dried chilli flakes, salt and tomato paste. Stir. Cook a further 5 mins.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in pan. Place 1 flour tortilla in pan. Fill with some of the prepared filling, vegan cheese and fresh coriander.
- Let the quesadilla cook until golden on one side, around 2 minutes. Flip and cook other side in same way. Transfer to plate when done.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas wraps and filling.
- Slice into triangle pieces and serve with guacamole (optional).
