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Ground Tofu Quesadilla

Ground Tofu Quesadilla

quickhigh-proteincomfort
Prep
10 min
Cook
15-20 min
Serves
3
Difficulty
Medium

Recipe by Stephanie Mayford

Published 26 August 2026

Steps

  1. Start by heating the sesame oil in the frying pan and dicing the onion and garlic. Add to the pan and fry until the onion is translucent.
  2. Meanwhile, dice the pepper and add to the pan.
  3. Remove as much of the liquid as possible from the tofu and grate into the onion and pepper mixture. Stir for 2-3 minutes before adding in the spices, soy sauce, tomato paste and herbs.
  4. Fry for 5-7 minutes stirring continuously until it browns. Season to taste and remove from the pan.
  5. Next, slice the avocado into thin slices and grate the cheese.
  6. Assemble the quesadilla by putting one tortilla into the frying pan and covering half with the tofu mix, avocado slices and cheese. Fold the other half of the tortilla onto the filling side and press down to fry. Flip the tortilla after 2-3 minutes and continue in this way until the cheese has melted and the quesadilla starts to become firm and crisp.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 bell pepper
Fridge & Frozen
  • 1 block firm tofu
    • smoked, liquid squeezed out and grated
  • ⅓oz vegan grated cheese
Pantry
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 4 large soft tortillas

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Teaspoon
  • Tablespoon
  • Grater

Nutrition per serving

Calories 658 kcal
Protein 30g
Carbs 58g
Fat 35g
Fibre 11g

Values are approximate.