I never thought making a vegan queso could be so easy! I used smoked Gouda because the smoky taste worked well with the veggies. It can also be hard to find plant-based cheeses that aren’t filled with additives and preservatives. My options can sometimes be limited since I found the Yuka app. So while you may question the choice of Gouda, it does compliment the dish.

In this recipe I used almond flour tortillas. Please use tortillas you like. Almond flour tortillas are good and fry well, but if you are going to try this recipe without frying the flautas, almond flour tortillas can be a little stiff.

INGREDIENTS

  • 6 Tortillas of choice
  • 1 package of Portobello mushrooms sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced longways
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced longways
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Onion powder (optional)
  • 1 Tsp. Paprika
  • Plant-based smoked gouda cheese 1 package cubed
  • 6 Tbsp. Plant-based cream cheese
  • Plant-based cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup vegetable broth
  • Green onions finely chopped (optional in veggie mix and for garnishing)

EQUIPMENT

  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring Cup
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small sauce pan
  • 2 Large pans
  • 5 small bowls for chopped ingredients
  • Spatula

Cooking Directions

  • 1. Slice, cut, chop, and measure out all ingredients and place them in small bowls to have them handy as needed. 5 tablespoons plant-based cream cheese for the creamy queso and set 1 tablespoon aside for the veggie mix.
  • 2. Heat up a large pan to medium heat, drizzle a little oil to coat the pan and start to sauté peppers and mushrooms. Add a pinch of salt to taste and paprika.
  • 3. If you are adding in onions or onion powder add them in now.
  • 4. While you vegetables are cooking, start to make your creamy queso. In a small sauce pan add in 5 tablespoons of plant-based cream cheese and 1/3 cup vegetable broth. stir until creamy.
  • 5. Once creamy add in cubed cheese and stir until cheese had melted.
  • 6. Add 1 Table spoon of plant-based cream cheese into the cooked vegetables
  • 7. Mix in well to coat the vegetables
  • 8. Add a scoop of creamy vegetables to a tortilla and roll up the tortillas to hold the mixture.
  • 9. Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat, and add enough olive oil to generously coat the pan.
  • 10. Once oil is hot, place the rolled tortillas gently in the hot pan and lightly fry all side.
  • 11. Remove flautas from the pan and place on a plate.
  • 12. Pour creamy queso over flautas, and garnish with remaining onions. Enjoy!

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