How do I make vegan cheese quesadillas with homemade salsa?

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Indulge in the plant-based goodness of our vegan cheese quesadillas. With a homemade salsa on the side, it's a guilt-free delight that will satisfy your cravings.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How Do I Make Vegan Cheese Quesadillas with Homemade Salsa. Items include:  Cashews  Nutritional yeast  Lemon juice  Garlic  Salt  Paprika  Tomatoes  Onion  Cilantro  Lime juice  Jalapeño  Tortillas  Veggies (bell peppers, onions, mushrooms)
  • Cashews 1 cup of soaked
  • Nutritional yeast 1/4 cup
  • Lemon juice 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic 1 clove
  • Salt 1/2 teaspoon
  • Paprika 1/4 teaspoon
  • Tomatoes 2, diced
  • Onion 1/2, diced
  • Cilantro 1/4 cup, chopped
  • Lime juice 1 tablespoon
  • Jalapeño 1, minced (seeds removed for milder salsa)
  • Tortillas 6, medium-sized
  • Veggies (bell peppers, onions, mushrooms) As desired

Take note
Please note that this recipe contains nuts, so make sure to alert any guests with allergies. Also, be cautious while handling hot pans and sharp knives. Safety first, folks!

1

Prepare the Vegan Cheese

In a food processor, combine 1 cup of soaked cashews, 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 clove of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of paprika. Blend until smooth and creamy.

2

Make the Salsa

In a bowl, mix together 2 diced tomatoes, 1/2 diced onion, 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 1 minced jalapeño (seeds removed for milder salsa), and a pinch of salt. Give it a good stir, and voila, your homemade salsa is ready!

3

Assemble the Quesadillas

Spread a generous amount of the homemade vegan cheese on one tortilla. Top it off with your favorite veggies like bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Place another tortilla on top to form a quesadilla sandwich.

4

Cook the Quesadillas

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Place the assembled quesadilla in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.

5

Serve and Enjoy

Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve them with a generous dollop of homemade salsa on the side. Dive in and relish the cheesy, gooey goodness!