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    Home » Recipes » Mexican Inspired

    Published: May 9, 2022 · Modified: Aug 25, 2023 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Hummus Quesadilla with Caramelized Onions

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

    Hummus Quesadilla on cutting board.

    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!

    Other recipes with caramelized onions are my Vegan Onion Fritters recipe and my Vegan Caramelized Onion Quiche.

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    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥡 Storage
    • 📖 Variations / Additions
    • Other Vegan Mexican Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🧾 Ingredients

    This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    • Onion: You can caramelize pretty much any type of onion. I've caramelized red onions, yellow, and sweet onions. Use your favorite. I used a yellow onion for this recipe.
    • Salt: Enhances flavors.
    • Balsamic vinegar: Enhances sweetness. You could also use a pinch of white or brown sugar or leave it out altogether.
    • Olive oil: For cooking the onion and the quesadilla. Any neutral-flavored oil would work.
    • Tortillas: I used brown rice tortillas for a gluten-free version. Use your favorite.
    • Hummus: I used homemade roasted red pepper hummus. Use your favorite homemade or store-bought hummus. You could also use my baba ghanoush recipe.
    • Tomatoes: Add a fresh sweet flavor. I used cherry tomatoes. You could use any variety of tomatoes or leave them out altogether.

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    🔪 Instructions

    1. Slice onions about â…›" 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.
    Stages of Hummus Quesadilla being made.

    🥡 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.

    Hummus Quesadilla on cutting board with bowl of hummus and cherry tomatoes.

    📖 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

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    • Spicy Tofu Tacos on a cutting board with a ramekin of salsa next to them.
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    • Vegan Mexican Pinwheels
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    Hummus Quesadilla close up.

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

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

    *If you love this recipe, please come back and leave your feedback and star rating.

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    Hummus Quesadilla with Caramelized Onions
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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 Mexican inspired
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes minutes
    Servings 2
    Calories 349kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    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.
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    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

    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. Tina says

      April 22, 2018 at 9:17 am

      This is a delicious combination! I would have never thought to use hummus on a quesadilla. Great recipe!5 stars

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        April 23, 2018 at 3:01 pm

        Thanks Tina!

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    2. Felita says

      February 27, 2016 at 6:43 pm

      Nice and healthy. I personally love onions as a way to get more veggies into my diet.

      Reply
    3. Clare Speer says

      February 27, 2016 at 5:49 pm

      This looks fabulous - love hummus and love caramelized onions - pinned it too!

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        February 28, 2016 at 5:22 pm

        Thanks Clare!

        Reply
    4. Jessica {Swanky Recipes} says

      February 27, 2016 at 5:33 pm

      This sounds incredibly delicious! Look at those onions! Might just have to make this tomorrow.

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        February 28, 2016 at 5:22 pm

        I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    5. marleen says

      February 27, 2016 at 1:44 pm

      Wow, this actually looks amazing, making me hungry just seeing it!

      Reply
    6. PhruitfulDish says

      February 27, 2016 at 1:23 pm

      Vegan quesadillas are hard to come by! Thanks for this amazing recipe. The title alone had me sold.

      Reply
    7. Kathryn Sneed says

      February 27, 2016 at 11:03 am

      WOW these look incredible. I am a huge fan of anything with hummus in it.

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        February 28, 2016 at 5:21 pm

        I love anything with hummus too! In fact, I have so many hummus recipes (with more coming), that I have to hold back on when I post them so that my readers don't get sick of them!

        Reply
    8. Isabel says

      February 27, 2016 at 10:58 am

      This recipe sounds absolutely amazing! Anything with caramelized onions is the best 🙂 AND red roasted red pepper hummus? Yes, please!

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        February 28, 2016 at 5:19 pm

        I know! I can't get enough caramelized onions!

        Reply
    9. vanessasmodernvintagehome says

      February 27, 2016 at 10:52 am

      Caramelized onions is so yummy! this dish looks so yummy!

      Reply

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