Vegan Quesadillas With Mushroom Bacon

These vegan quesadillas With Mushroom Bacon are a traditional, flavorful, and tasty recipe. This dish is a game-changer because it contains only plant-based ingredients. Each bite of quesadillas is full of flavors. It is perfect for vegan lovers. It is loaded with tofu, mushroom bacon, and vegan cheese. You can enjoy this tasty Vegan quesadillas with mushroom bacon and avocado salsa. It is perfect for lunch and dinner. It’s a unique and new vegan recipe. Let’s try this recipe by following the directions given below. It will save you time and the recipe will turn out amazing.

Equipment

• Cooling rack
• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Spatula
• Plate
• Fork
• Knife

Ingredients

• King Oyster Mushroom, 8 ounces
• Tamari sauce 2tbsp
• Olive oil 1tbsp
• Sesame oil, 1/2 tablespoons
• Liquid smoke, 1/2 tsp
• Maple syrup, 1/2 tablespoon
• Smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp

Tofu scramble

• Firm tofu, 14 ounces
• Black salt, 1/2 tsp
• Crushed Black pepper, add according to taste
• Turmeric 1/2 tsp
• Paprika 1/2tsp
• Nutritional Yeast 3tbsp
• Non-dairy milk, 1/4 cup
• Olive oil 1tbsp

Quesadillas Ingredients

• Mushroom bacon, already mentioned above
• Tofu Scramble, already mentioned above
• Vegan cheese, 2 cups, grated
• Whole-wheat flour Tortilla 8 large
• Vegan oil 1tbsp

For serving Avocado Salsa

• Cherry tomatoes 2, cut into two halves
• Onion 1/2, chopped
• Cilantro 1/4 cup, chopped
• Jalapeno 1
• Fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon
• Salt 1/2 tsp, or according to taste
• Ripe Avocadoes 2 small, cut into diced size

Ingredients Notes

King Oyster Mushroom: I used this mushroom because it gives an umami flavor. You can substitute it with a button or shiitake mushrooms.
Tamari sauce: We used this sauce because it imparts color to the dish and enhances its flavor.
Liquid Smoke: To add smokiness flavor, but it’s optional.
Maple syrup: It is used to adjust the flavors of the dish.
Paprika: This ingredient is used to give a start to the spicy level.
Vegan Cheese: We used vegan-friendly grated cheese to add a cheesy flavor.
Avocados: Ripe avocados are used to prepare the tangy and flavorful sauce.
Fresh lime juice: It adds to give a citrus flavor.
Cherry tomatoes: We used fresh tomatoes. It gives a vibrant visual appeal to the sauce.

Instructions

Preparation of Mushroom Bacons

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Next, place a cooling rack on a baking sheet with a rim, and then cover the rack with parchment paper.
3. Use a few drops of olive oil to grease the parchment paper.
4. Meanwhile, cut the king oyster mushrooms into lengthwise slices with a knife.
5. Add the maple syrup, olive oil, tamari sauce, sesame oil, liquid smoke, and smoked paprika in another bowl.
6. Mix all ingredients until combined well.
7. For marination, add sliced mushrooms to this mixture. Toss it well with this mixture.
8. Shift this bowl to a normal place for twenty to thirty minutes.
9. After marination, place the marinated mushroom on a baking tray sequence-wise.
10. Bake it for 20-30 minutes until it cooks well.
11. With the help of a spatula, flip each side of the mushroom.
12. Bake mushrooms for 3-4 minutes until it get crispy and brown.
13. After baking, place the mushrooms on a plate. Set aside the plate.

Preparation of Tofu Scramble

1. With the help of a fork, crumble the tofu into large pieces.
2. Next, add black salt, nutritional yeast, turmeric, paprika, black pepper, and almond milk in a bowl.
3. Stir together all the ingredients. Place the mixture aside.
4. Now, add olive oil to a nonstick pan.
5. Once the oil is warm, add crumbled tofu with this mixture. Stir it continuously until it combines well.
6. Next, cook over medium flame for 4–7 minutes or until the tofu color changes.
7. Tofu scramble is ready.

Preparation of Quesadillas

1. Place tortillas in a clean place and assemble them.
2. To the first side of the tortilla, Add a layer of grated vegan cheese, second, add mushroom bacon, and third, add a layer of tofu scrambles.
3. Place the second tortilla over the first and tie it with a toothpick.
4. Next, take a large nonstick pan. Add vegan oil. Let it warm over medium heat.
5. Now, add prepared Quesadillas to the pan.
6. To press Quesadillas, cover it with a small pan.
7. Cook each side of Quesadillas for 2-3 minutes or until both sides are crunchy and brown.
8. To prepare the remaining Quesadillas, follow the same procedure.

Prepare avocado salsa sauce

1. To make tasty avocado salsa sauce, follow some steps.
2. Add fresh lime juice, onion, cilantro, salt, cherry tomatoes, and jalapeno to a bowl. Whisk all ingredients.
3. Next, add avocado and mix it with this paste. Now, add salt according to taste.
4. The easy avocado salsa sauce is ready. Serve it with quesadillas.

Tips

1. It is important to remove any extra water amount from tofu. Otherwise, it will not cook properly.
2. Preheat the oven before baking so the quesadillas bake well.
3. Try to avoid overwhisking the batter.
4. Use your oven accordingly, as different ovens have different times.
5. Swap the normal wheat flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas.
6. Add non-dairy milk such as almond milk, soy milk, and hemp milk.

Storage Information

Fridge: You can refrigerate the Quesadillas for 3-4 days. But make sure to store quesadillas and mushroom bacon in different airtight containers. Otherwise, this will spoil its taste.
Freezer: For a long time, you can also freeze the Quesadillas in the freezer for 1-2 months.
Reheat: You can reheat the frozen tortillas in a pan for 3-4 minutes or in a microwave oven for 3-5 minutes.

FAQs

Which kind of mushrooms are suitable for making this vegan dish?
You can include various kinds of edible mushrooms. Oyster mushrooms, cremini mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms give the best flavor.

Can I add fillings according to my choice?
Customize tortillas with colorful and healthy fillings such as bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, lettuce, and green leaves.

Does this recipe include gluten?
No, this dish is not gluten-free. Instead of using whole wheat tortillas, you use gluten-free tortillas.

Nutritional Facts

• Serving Size 1 tortilla for each person
• Quantity: 8 persons
• Total Calories: 502kcal
• Carbohydrates 53g
• Proteins 16g
• Fat 26g
• Fiber 8g
• Sugar 6g
• Iron 5mg