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Spicy Tofu Quesadillas Recipe

Urvashee Patel
Spicy tofu quesadillas are packed with flavor, delicious, easy and filling. Perfect for your next meatless Monday or busy weeknight.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Cuisine Tex Mex
Servings 5
Calories 543 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 14 ounce package Extra Firm Tofu
  • 2 jalapeños Jalapeño seeded and minced
  • 2 Scallion
  • 2 Plum Tomato
  • 1 Lime juiced
  • 4-5 Burrito-Sized Flour Tortillas
  • 2 1/2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Canola Oil

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Squeeze any excess water from the tofu by gently pressing over it with a paper towel. Cut the tofu into half inch cubes.
  • In a large bowl, gently toss the tofu cubes with the spice mixture. Add 1/2 the lime juice, mix and set aside the tofu.
  • Wash, trim and cut the scallions into thin slices.
  • Cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise, deseed and dice into small pieces.
  • In a 10-12 inch nonstick skillet, add 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
  • Add the tofu cubes to the pan and lower the heat to medium-low. Allow the cubes to cook for about ten minutes while occasionally turning over the cubes with a spatula so they do not stick.
  • On a large flour tortilla, place about 1/2 cup shredded cheese on one half along with 1/4 of the tofu cubes, 1/4 cup tomatoes, 1 Tablespoon scallions and 1 Tablespoon of jalapeno.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Fold the tortilla in half over the mixture and place it on the skillet.
  • Cook on each side until crispy and slightly brown.

Notes

  • If you don’t have all the spices or just want to spend less time, you can also substitute the spices for 2 tablespoons of ready made taco spice.

Nutrition

Calories: 543kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 22gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 1174mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g
Keyword Cheese, Easy Dinners, Lunches, Onions, Peppers, Spicy, Tex Mex, Tofu, Tomatoes, Tortillas, Vegetarian
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