Tex-Mex Plant-Based Protein Quesadillas
Protein that tastes like meat (without the meat)
- Milk
- Soy
- Wheat
This 20-minute vegetarian dinner is supremely simple, but don’t let that fool you. Its six ingredients are more than the sum of their parts, plus they make for quick prep and a breezy cleanup! These crispy griddled quesadillas, filled with our savory Tex-Mex style plant-based ground protein and gooey melted cheese, will delight everyone at the table. They’re served with a refreshing pico de gallo and sour cream on the side for customized dolloping or dipping.
Ingredients
8 ounce
Tex-Mex Ground Plant-Based Protein
6 tablespoon
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit
Flour Tortillas
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
¼ cup
Monterey Jack Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
4 ounce
Pico de Gallo
1.5 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
2 teaspoon
Cooking Oil
1 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add plant-based protein*. Using a spatula, press into an even layer; cook, undisturbed, until browned on bottom, 3-4 minutes. TIP: If protein starts popping, cover with a lid. • Break up protein into pieces and cook until browned all over and warmed through, 3-4 minutes more. • Turn off heat; using a slotted spoon, transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in cream cheese until melted and thoroughly combined. Wash out pan.
• Lay tortillas on a clean work surface. Top one half of each tortilla with filling and sprinkle with Monterey Jack. Fold tortillas in half to create quesadillas.
• Melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) and a drizzle of oil in pan used for filling over medium-high heat. • Add quesadillas; cook until tortillas are golden brown and cheese melts, 2-4 minutes per side. (Depending on the size of your pan, you may need to work in batches.)
• Cut quesadillas into thirds and divide between plates. Serve with pico de gallo and sour cream on the side.
Plant-based protein is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165º.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many enjoyed the plant-based protein's taste, with some saying it was comparable to beef. Others found it too salty or overly seasoned.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, perfect for a speedy dinner. Some found cooking the protein messy, as it popped in the pan.
- Suggestions: Consider adding veggies like bell peppers or onions for more flavor and texture. Try using less cream cheese and more Monterey Jack.
- Portions: Several felt the meal was too small for dinner; adding a side dish like rice and beans could make it more filling.
- Texture: The plant-based protein had mixed reviews – some loved it, while others found it greasy or mushy.
Reviews from our home cooks
When I got this meal, I did not realize it was protein-based. I was nervous to try it, but I knew Hello Fresh has amazing recipes. This meal was SO good. I could not taste the difference. We gave the leftover one, since we only have three people in our family, to a friend, and they did not know it was plant-based!
I really enjoyed the seasoned plant-based protein in this recipe. Quick and easy dinner that is so satisfying!
These were surprisingly good, given that they were plant-based. My partner didn't even know! I do think they'd have benefitted from some guacamole or something to round out the meal, but what was there was great.
Omg, these were incredible. The plant base was awesome, with great texture and flavoring. The addition of the cream cheese into the "meat" really made it. My husband and I wanted seconds. Fantastic. Please keep offering plantly!!!!
The plant based protein tasted good, but was too salty. The salsa tasted horrible. The wrap and cheese were fine. I only used one packet of cream cheese instead of three. Should have gave more shredded cheese to help seal the tortilla.
I'm always cautious about plant based protein, but this was really good. Easy to make, delicious to eat!
First time having Plant Based meat and it was so good, filing! The meat was seasoned. I would definitely get this dish again
Very impressed with taste and texture of the plant based meat. Would buy again. My husband didn't realize it wasn't real meat. Score!!
Delicious but needed something added to quesadillas "meat" - like chopped tomatoes, green pepper or mushrooms. I added precooked green pepper and onion.
Yummy and I love the plant-based protein option. The meal should have had a vegetable side dish though-- this was not a balanced meal on its own.
