Chorizo(ish) Tofu & Bean Quesadillas

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Serves
2
Cook Time
20 minutes

I convinced my tofu and coriander hating bother that these quesadillas where indeed fantastic. They’re also ready in 20-25 minutes start to finish which is always a plus. They’re freeze in portions really well and just need a blast in the microwave to reheat - good as new.

I convinced my tofu and coriander hating bother that these quesadillas where indeed fantastic. They’re also ready in 20-25 minutes start to finish which is always a plus. They’re freeze in portions really well and just need a blast in the microwave to reheat - good as new.

Ingredients

For the tofu chorizo
  1. Smoked paprika |2 tsp|
  2. Ground cumin |1 tsp|
  3. Chilli flakes |½ tsp|
  4. Garlic cloves |2| grated
  5. Maple syrup |1 tbsp|
  6. Red wine vinegar |1 tbsp|
  7. Dark soy sauce |2 tsp| optional for colour
  8. Neutral oil |Drizzle|
  9. Extra firm smoked tofu |280g| crumbled into small pieces
For the quesadillas
  1. Mixed beans |1 x 400g tin| drained and roughly mashed with a fork
  2. Cheddar |150g| plant based for a vegan recipe
  3. Fresh coriander |Large handful|
  4. Large flour tortillas |4|
To serve
  1. Sour cream or crème fraîche | | plant based for a vegan recipe
  2. Guacamole | |
  3. Hot sauce | |

Ingredients

For the salad
Tofu
150g
Chickpeas
1 can (400g)
Green Lentils
100g
Spinach
150g
Almonds
2 tbsp
Tempeh
100g
Olive oil
1 tsp
Avocado
1
Chilli Flakes
Pinch

Method

Make the tofu chorizo
  1. Combine the smoked paprika, cumin, chilli flakes, garlic, maple syrup, red wine vinegar and dark soy sauce, if using, in a small bowl
  2. Heat a generous drizzle of oil in a large frying pan over a medium high heat
  3. Add the tofu and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and beginning to crisp at the edges
  4. Pour over the spice mixture and toss well
  5. Cook for a further 1–2 minutes until the tofu is caramelised and slightly sticky
  6. Remove from the pan and set aside
Build the quesadillas
  1. Lay two tortillas flat
  2. Scatter half the grated cheese across each one
  3. Top with the mashed beans, the tofu chorizo and the coriander
  4. Scatter over the remaining cheese and top with the remaining tortillas
Cook
  1. Wipe out the pan and return to a medium heat with a small drizzle of oil
  2. Cook each quesadilla for 2–3 minutes each side until deeply golden, crispy and the cheese is melted throughout
  3. Cut into wedges
Serve
  1. Pile onto plates with sour cream, guacamole or sliced avocado and serve with hot sauce

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