Some nights it feels like the family is going in 6 directions at once. And these white bean & corn quesadillas are a busy family's life-saver! With just a few staples, make a fresh, veggie-filled meal that is also plant-based and delicious. Keep Daiya Cutting Board Mexican 4 Cheeze Style Blend Shreds on hand so that you can whip up this delicious dairy-free, plant-based meal in a flash!
Whether you’re craving the ooey-gooey goodness of grilled cheese, the cheesy comfort of thin-crust pizza, or even the decadent delight of ice cream bars, Daiya makes it easy for families to indulge in mouth-watering plant-based meals and treats. We love that their dairy-free shreds come in five varieties that can be used in pizzas, quesadillas, and good old mac & cheese. Our kids love the melty texture and we love that they are allergen-friendly and plant-based!
WHITE BEAN AND CORN QUESADILLAS
A weeknight wonder made allergen-friendly and full of fresh flavour!
Serves 4
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
Quesadillas:
- 1 bag Daiya Cutting Board Mexican 4 Cheeze Style Blend Shreds
- 4 medium vegan soft corn tortillas
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can white kidney (cannellini) beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels, (fresh, canned, or frozen thawed)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
Corn and Tomato Salsa
- ½ cup corn kernels, (fresh, canned, or frozen thawed)
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp chopped red onion
- 2 tsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 pinch sea salt
instructions:
- In a medium bowl mix together beans, corn and bell pepper with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.
- Heat grill to 350 F or a non-stick skillet to medium heat. Add one tortilla to skillet and sprinkle with a handful of Mexican 4 Cheese Blend. Top with half the bean mixture, more Cheese Blend and another tortilla. Cook for 5-7 minutes and flip once Cheese Blend has started to melt. Cook second side for 5 minutes more.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas, bean mixture, and Cheese Blend.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss together all salsa ingredients.
- To serve, cut cooked quesadillas and serve with salsa.
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