Spinach and Cashew Cheese Quesadillas

Spinach and Cashew Cheese Quesadillas

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

237kcal

Sugar

2g

Fat

1g

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

81% of RDI

Magnesium

183% of RDI

Vitamin C

1% of RDI

Omega 3

0% of RDI

Vitamin A

0% of RDI

Calcium

183% of RDI

Folate

163% 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.