Big Mac Quesadilla
This vegan big mac quesadilla is made with homemade protein-packed tofu ground beef and an insanely realistic HEALTHY big mac sauce made with cashews and NO oil! This meal has all the great flavors of a Big Mac but made with wholesome and nourishing ingredients!
Ingredients
For the Tofu ‘Beef’
- 400 g extra firm tofu
- 1/2 tsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
For the Big Mac Sauce
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tbsp mustard
- 1 small dill pickle
- 1/3 cups water
- 1/4-1/2 tsp salt to taste
Toppings
- 1/2 cup shredded vegan cheddar cheese
- 1 head romaine lettuce shredded
- 1 large tomato diced
- 1/4 red onion diced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 4 tortillas medium-sized
Instructions
- First, start by making your tofu ground beef! Crumble your tofu into a large bowl and add all of the seasonings on top.
- Mix well with a spatula to combine, trying not to break up the tofu too much.
- Transfer to a lined baking sheet and back at 425 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden.
- In the meantime, prepare your vegan big mac sauce. Add all ingredients into a small blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
- Shred your lettuce and dice your tomato, onion, and pickles.
- Assemble your quesadilla. Place some vegan cheese on one half, followed by your tofu beef, and top with a little extra cheese to help everything stick together.
- Pan-fry both sides until golden and crispy.
- Open up your tortilla, then add in your veggies and sesame seeds and then close it back.
- Dunk or drizzle in that delicious cashew big mac sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 4servingCalories: 547kcalCarbohydrates: 60.5gProtein: 27gFat: 25.9gSaturated Fat: 6.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6.06gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.57gSodium: 745.9mgPotassium: 1076.5mgFiber: 8.6gSugar: 9.4gVitamin A: 852.76IUVitamin C: 15.01mgCalcium: 490.3mgIron: 7mg
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