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    Vegetarian Quesadillas with Crumbled Tempeh

    Published: Oct 6, 2020 · Modified: Jun 19, 2025 by Shweta with 3 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    These Vegetarian Quesadillas with Crumbled Tempeh are made with Tex-Mex flavors, loaded with protein, vegetables, cheesy goodness, filled in a crisped tortilla. Best high protein, veggie quesadillas you'll ever have!
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    The best vegetarian quesadillas you'll ever try. This vegetarian quesadilla recipe is so simple yet versatile with tempeh crumbles as the main ingredient. They are packed with protein and also go great with Easy Avocado Cilantro Dressing or Green Chile Queso Sauce as a sauce for the quesadillas.

    Tempeh recipes are a great way to add protein to your meals if you're plant-based or incorporating less meat into your diet. Tempeh is a great replacement for ground meat when you're going vegan or if it's meatless Monday in your household. It has a nutty flavor and a firm texture. Tempeh marinates really well too so you can flavor your veggie quesadilla filling with your favorite seasonings.

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    • 📋 Ingredients for Vegetarian Quesadillas
    • 📖 Instructions
    • 🍴 More Easy Vegetarian Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • ⭐ Reviews

    📋 Ingredients for Vegetarian Quesadillas

    • Tempeh: I use the Lightlife brand Tempeh. I use a grater to shred my tempeh then cook it with the veggie mix to make my crumbles. Vegetarian tempeh recipes are so versatile. I have used it with Mexican-inspired flavors as well as in a salad with Miso Sauce.
    • Veggies: I used bell pepper, onions, corn, mushrooms, and spinach.
    • Cheddar Cheese: I use freshly shredded Tillamook cheddar cheese or Kirkland's Mexican blend cheese. 
    • Tortillas: I use flour tortillas. My favorite is H-E-B's fresh flour tortillas. Corn tortillas work well with these.
    • Tomato paste and taco seasoning: for all the flavors. I get these from Thrive Market or look for a no sodium added option.
    • Cheese. I love using Tillamook shredded cheese or Costco's Kirkland cheese. These are great non-animal rennet options. If you want to make this tempeh and veggie quesadilla as a vegan quesadilla, you can either omit the cheese or use vegan cheese.
    shredded tempeh
    vegetables for crumbled tempeh quesadilla
    lightlife tempeh package
    bowl of chopped mushrooms

    📖 Instructions

    • Make the tempeh recipe. I used a shredder for this but you can also crumble by hand.
    • Cooking tempeh and veggie mix. Briefly sauté the vegetables, add the crumbled tempeh, cook it until it gets slightly browned on the edges, add the tomato paste, taco seasoning, then salt to taste.
    • Assembling the quesadillas. Take a tortilla, add cheese on half the tortilla, add the tempeh filling, top it with some more cheese, and fold it over. cook the quesadillas until slightly brown and crispy! 
    • Serve warm! 
    • If you're running low on time, you can also make these into a tempeh taco and they turn out amazing. Simply take your tortilla, assemble the tempeh crumble filling, add cheese, and a sauce like the avocado cilantro sauce, and enjoy!
    cooked tempeh vegetarian quesadilla filling in a pan
    tempeh vegetarian quesadilla filling in tortilla topped with cheese

    This vegetarian quesadilla recipe would work great as a make-ahead snack or an appetizer for a party as well! You can also make the tempeh filling ahead and use it for the tempeh tacos bar and allow guests to assemble their own tempeh tacos! Serve with avocado, salsa, sour cream, or any hot sauce of your choice. Serve warm and enjoy!

    person holding stack of vegetarian quesadillas

    🍴 More Easy Vegetarian Recipes

    • Crispy Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos
    • Vegetarian Mexican Casserole
    • Vegan Esquites (Mexican Street Corn Salad)
    • Black Bean and Mango Salad with Lime Dressing

    For more tempeh recipes, check out this Tempeh Salad with Miso Ginger Sauce or use tempeh in place of tofu for these Vegan Tofu Tacos.

    vegetarian quesadillas dipped in avocado cilantro sauce

    If you loved these Vegetarian Quesadillas, please let me know in the comments below! I’d love to connect with you on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest! Subscribe for my weekly emails at the bottom so you never miss a new recipe!

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    Vegetarian Quesadillas with Crumbled Tempeh

    These Vegetarian Quesadillas with Crumbled Tempeh are made with Tex-Mex flavors, loaded with protein, vegetables, cheesy goodness, filled in a crisped tortilla. Best high protein, veggie quesadillas you'll ever have!
    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
    Total Time: 20 minutes mins
    Servings: 4
    Author: Shweta

    Ingredients 

    • 8 tortillas of choice,, 8 inch
    • 1 cup shredded cheese, , cheddar
    • 1 tablespoons olive oil,, extra virgin
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 cup onions,, diced
    • 1 cup bell peppers,, diced
    • 1 cup mushrooms,, diced
    • ½ cup frozen corn,, thawed
    • 1 cup spinach,, chopped
    • 1 8 oz package tempeh
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste, no salt added
    • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon salt + more to taste

    Instructions

    • Crumble the tempeh. I used a shredder for this but you can also crumble it by hand.
    • Heat oil in a medium skillet and add garlic, onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Briefly sauté the veggies for 2-3 minutes.
    • Add the crumbled tempeh cook it until it gets slightly browned on the edges.
    • Add the tomato paste, taco seasoning, then salt to taste. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted.
    • Take a tortilla, add cheese on half the tortilla, add the tempeh filling, top it with some more cheese and fold the other half of the tortilla over. Cook the quesadillas on low to medium heat until cheese is melted and tortilla is slightly brown and crispy! Serve warm! 
    • Serve with avocado, salsa, sour cream, or any hot sauces of your choice. Serve warm and enjoy!

    Nutrition Info

    Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 1274mg | Potassium: 481mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1154IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 307mg | Iron: 5mg
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    1. KP

      April 10, 2024 at 1:31 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! Easy to follow and delicious

      Reply
    2. Usha

      March 13, 2025 at 6:00 am

      I made this very delicious Thank you

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      • Usha

        March 13, 2025 at 6:01 am

        5 stars
        Yummy

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