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Breakfast Quesadillas

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins

 3 teaspoons olive oil
 1 small red onion, diced
 1 14-ounce block tofu, firm or extra firm, drained and pressed
 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
 1 teaspoon cumin
 ½ teaspoon sea salt
 ½ teaspoon black pepper
 ½ teaspoon onion powder
 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
 ¼ teaspoon turmeric
 pinch of cayenne pepper
 1 red bell pepper, chopped
 8 10-inch tortillas
 ½ cup shredded non-dairy cheese
 Guacamole for serving
1

Heat one teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat

2

Cook the onion until it’s translucent and slightly browned, about 5 minutes

3

Crumble the tofu and add it the pan along with the nutritional yeast, chilli powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, turmeric, and cayenne, and mix everything together.

4

Let cook for a minute or two and then add the chopped pepper.

5

Cook until the peppers are soft, about 5 more minutes.

6

Remove the tofu scramble from the skillet and wipe it clean.

7

Place one of the tortillas in the bottom of the pan and then sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the cheese on top of it. Evenly place ¼ of the tofu mixture on the tortilla, and then more cheese and place another tortilla on top.

8

Press down with a spatula. Cook for about 2 mins on each side until browned and melty

9

Remove the quesadilla from the pan and cover it to keep it warm. Repeat with the remaining tortillas

10

Cut each quesadilla into four pieces, and serve hot with guac