Spinach and Cashew Cheese Quesadillas

Spinach and Cashew Cheese Quesadillas

Blood Sugar: 14Servings: 4Preparation Time: 50minMeal Category: Dinner
Micronutrients:FolateMagnesiumCalcium

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy
237kcal
Sugar
2g
Fat
8g
Fiber
8g
Sat fat
1g
Protein
11g
Carbs
33g
Sodium
24mg

Ingredients

  • 150g / 5.29oz Raw cashews
  • 3 tbsp Nutritional yeast
  • 30g / 1.06oz Tapioca flour
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
  • 250ml / 8.45fl oz Filtered water
  • 8 Corn tortillas
  • 40g / 1.41oz chopped Baby spinach
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 200g / 7.05oz canned
  • drained Red kidney beans

Preparation

  1. Soak 150g / 5.29oz raw cashews in cold water for 3-6 hours or for 10 minutes in boiling water.
  2. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews. Blend with 3 tbsp nutritional yeast, 30g / 1.06oz tapioca flour, 0.5 tsp garlic powder and 250ml / 8.45fl oz filtered water until smooth.
  3. Heat up cashew cheese sauce in a pan over medium heat, stirring often to thicken.
  4. Spread a layer of cashew cheese on 8 corn tortillas.
  5. Top with 40g / 1.41oz chopped baby spinach, 1 tsp paprika, and 200g / 7.05oz canned, drained red kidney beans. Top with another tortilla or fold in half.
  6. Heat up a frying pan with a little olive oil, if using, and cook each quesadilla for a few minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
  7. Transfer to a chopping board, let cool for a minute, then slice into triangles. Serve with salad, salsa, and guacamole.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron
3% of RDI
Magnesium
10% of RDI
Vitamin C
1% of RDI
Omega 3
1% of RDI
Vitamin A
30% of RDI
Calcium
68% of RDI
Folate
16% of RDI

Good to know

You can swap homemade cashew cheese for store-bought vegan cheese. Optional extra vegetables include onion, red pepper, corn, zucchini, and chili.
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