Hummus Quesadilla with Caramelized Onions

This Hummus Quesadilla with Caramelized Onions is a healthy alternative to a classic. Made with red pepper hummus, it is rich and flavorful.

This Hummus Quesadilla with Caramelized Onions is super easy to make, making it a perfect weeknight meal.

Caramelized onions elevate anything you add them to. They add a rich, sweet flavor.

Combine caramelized onions with roasted red pepper hummus and cherry tomatoes on a tortilla, and you have a winning combination.

Hummus is also good on a taco pizza and in a veggie sandwich. It is for more than just dipping!

Instructions

1. Slice onions about ⅛" thick.
2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions. Season with salt.
3. They will soften up as they cook. It will take a good 35-40 minutes.
4. If they take start to stick add a little water. I like to add about a quarter of a cup at a time.
5. Balsamic vinegar adds a wonderful flavor. Add a couple of splashes near the end of the cooking time. Alternatively you can add a couple of pinches of sugar or brown sugar.
6. On a tortilla, spread roasted red pepper hummus.
7. Layer caramelized onions and tomatoes.
8. Top with the other tortilla.
9. Place in a skillet and cook on medium heat until starting to brown. Flip and cook other side.
10. Remove from the skillet and slice.

Storage

I recommend making this roasted red pepper hummus quesadilla right before you eat it. The individual components (caramelized onions, roasted red pepper hummus) will last up to 5 days in airtight containers in the fridge.

Variations / Additions

• Roasted peppers or other roasted veggies
• Mushrooms
• Kale, spinach or other greens
• Avocado
• Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Hummus
• Caramelized Onion Hummus
• Basil Pesto Hummus

Other Vegan Mexican Recipes

• Smothered Vegan Burritos
• Vegan Nachos
• Spicy Tofu Tacos
• Vegan Mexican Pinwheels

Recipe

This vegan quesadilla with rich caramelized onions and savory roasted red pepper hummus has the perfect balance of flavors.

I originally posted this recipe February 26, 2016. I added new photos, text, and a video when I republished it. 

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Hummus Quesadilla with Caramelized Onions

This Hummus Quesadilla with Caramelized Onions is a healthy alternative to a classic. Made with red pepper hummus, it is rich and flavorful.

Course Main Course

Cuisine vegan, gluten free

Keyword hummus quesadilla, vegan quesadilla

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 2

Calories 349kcal

Author Willow Moon

Ingredients

• ½ onion approx. 2 cups sliced
• Pinch salt
• Splash of balsamic vinegar or pinch of sugar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 gluten free tortillas
• ¼ cup roasted red pepper hummus
• 6 cherry tomatoes sliced in half
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

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Instructions

• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in pan at medium heat and add sliced onion. Stir the onion until it is coated with oil. Add salt.
• Stir the onions every five minutes or so. Cooking will take about 35-40 minutes.
• Add a small amount of vinegar to deglaze the pan and cook a couple more minutes.
• Spread roasted red pepper hummus on a tortilla, add sliced tomato and caramelized onion.
• Heat olive oil in a pan. Add tortillas with filling. Cook until golden brown. Then, flip and cook other side.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg

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