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Spicy Quesadilla

The perfect spicy quesadilla made with a mouth-watering creamy jalapeno sauce.

Ingredients

Spicy Tortilla Shell

  • Tortillas
  • Earth Balance Butter
  • Tapatio Hot Sauce

Creamy Jalapeno Sauce

  • 1/2 c Sour Cream
  • 1/2 c Mayonnaise (I used veganaise)
  • 1.5 tbsp Sriracha
  • 2 tbsp Pickled Jalapeno
  • 2 tbsp Pickled Jalapeno Brine (or you can use rice vinegar)
  • 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1/8 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • dash Cayenne
  • 3/4 tsp red chili powder

Other Ingredients

  • Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese

Optional Filling: Meatless "Beef" Crumbles

  • Meatless "Beef" Crumbles (I got mine from Trader Joe's)
  • 1 tbsp Canola Oil
  • Taco Seasoning

Instructions

Spicy Tortilla Shell

  • Heat your skillet on a medium heat.
  • In a bowl, mix together a 1:1 ratio of melted butter and tapatio hot sauce.
  • Cover each side of your tortilla in the hot sauce and butter mixture and cook on your skillet.
  • Note: slightly undercook the tortilla because you'll be adding in your fillings and cooking it further so you don't want it to get burnt.

Taco Sauce

  • Mix all of your sauce ingredients in a food processor until you get a creamy and smooth sauce.

Optional Filling: Meatless "Beef" Crumbles

  • In a skillet, heat your oil and add in your beefless crumbles.
  • Sprinkle a light layer of taco seasoning over your crumbles. Or, if preferred, just add a little salt and pepper for some seasoning. The jalapeno sauce is already very flavorful so don't over-season the crumbles.
  • Cook according to package instructions; this should only take a few minutes.

Assembly:

  • After your tortilla is partly cooked in the sauce, add in your fillings: your cheese, meatless crumbles, and jalapeno sauce. Place it on one half of the tortilla, and fold the other half on top.
  • Cover your skillet with a lid to help the cheese melt all the way through the middle.
  • Flip your quesadilla and make sure its crispy on both sides.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: sour cream, salsa, or guac!
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