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Vegan Buffalo Quesadillas

If you're looking for high-protein vegan recipes, these Vegan Buffalo Quesadillas are going to rock your world! Packed with 40 grams of plant-based protein, 85 grams of carbs to keep you energized, and 10 grams of healthy fats, this easy vegan meal will become an instant go-to.

Serves: 1

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 20-30 mins

Calories: 580

Protein: 40g

Carbs: 85g

Fat: 10g

Ingredients

  • 1 whole wheat tortilla wrap (gluten free if desired)

  • 1/3 cup TVP (measured dry) mix with sauce & seasonings

  • 1/4 cup unsalted tomato sauce

  • 2 tbsp hummus

  • 1/4 cup black beans, cooked, drained (62 g)

  • 1/8 cup of dry brown rice

  • 4 tbsp nutritional yeast (10 g)

  • 2 tbsp buffalo sauce

  • Spices to taste (salt, pepper, garlic, onion) 1tsp each

Directions

1. Prepare the TVP by hydrating with unsalted tomato sauce and spices

2. Cook the rice

3. Prepare the black beans

4. Place the 3 prepared ingredients to the side

5. Spread 2 tbsp hummus on the tortilla wrap

6. Turn the stove on and place hummus-spreaded tortilla allowing it to turn light brown

7. Sprinkle nutritional yeast over the hummus

8. Place the prepared TVP, black beans, and rice over the hummus and yeast

9. Drizzle the buffalo sauce on top

10. Let tortilla cook until brown, fold it in half, cut, and eat!

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This recipe is from The Mediocre Vegan Kitchen, the only vegan cooking show filled with brotherly banter, science-based vegan nutrition tips to help you meet your fitness goals, and the occasional pie to the face.