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Crazy Easy Vegan Quesadillas de Rajas

Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Dairy-Free, Mexican, Poblano Peppers, Quesadillas, Rajas, Vegan, Vegan Cheese
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 Package Flour Tortillas (about 12 tortillas)
  • 2 Poblano Peppers (cut into thin slices)
  • 1 White or Yellow Onion (cut into thin slices)
  • 2 Packages Vegan Queso Fresco (or vegan cheese of choice such as mozzarella, jack, Mexican-style blend)
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil or Avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin

Instructions

Rajas Mixture

  • Wash and rinse poblano peppers.
  • Cut poblano peppers and onion into strips.
  • Sauté peppers in oil for about 5 minutes until they start to become soft, and then add the onions to the pan. Continue to sauté for another 5-7 minutes until onions are translucent and soft and peppers tender.
  • When peppers and onions are soft add the ground cumin and mix.
  • Remove pan from heat and set rajas mixture aside.
  • Warm a pan or griddle and place tortillas down to warm.
  • Add a about a tablespoon full of the rajas mixture to one half of the tortilla and top with some vegan cheese.
  • Fold tortilla in half and grill both sides until the cheese inside is melted.
  • Serve with a side of vegan sour cream and vegan oil-free refried beans and Mexican-style rice!