Lunche for 4

Mushroom Cashew Quesadilla

Name: Mushroom Cashew Quesadilla
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tsp oil; 1/2 cup sliced onion; 10 oz sliced mushroom; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp vegan worcestershire sauce (optional); 1/4 cup water; 4 oz spinach; 1/2 cup raw cashews; 1 cup water; 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 small garlic clove; 3/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1 pinch onion powder; 1/2 tsp miso; 2 tsp flour

$8.52for 445 minServes 4

Mushrooms and spinach cook with savory seasonings, then pair with a creamy blended cashew sauce for a warm filling.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.20Typical price
	Mushrooms, 10 oz$0.40/oz typical	10 oz	$4.00Typical price
	Spinach, 4 oz$0.35/oz typical	4 oz	$1.40Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	2.25 oz	$1.57Typical price
	Garlic, 1$0.75 each typical	1	$0.75Typical price
	Lemons and limes, a little$0.60 each typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.52

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

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Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilVinegarSoy sauceDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Asian sauces and pastesFlour

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45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.13 per serving$8.52 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tsp oil
1/2 cup sliced onion
10 oz sliced mushroom
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp vegan worcestershire sauce (optional)
1/4 cup water
4 oz spinach
1/2 cup raw cashews
1 cup water
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 small garlic clove
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 pinch onion powder
1/2 tsp miso
2 tsp flour

Steps

Soak the cashews in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and blend them with 1 cup water, oil, garlic, salt, lemon juice, onion powder, miso, and flour.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion and mushrooms for 8 minutes.
Stir in the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, basil, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/4 cup water, and simmer for 3 minutes.
Add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted, then stir in the cashew sauce.
Cook the mixture for 4 minutes, stirring often, until thick and warm.