The Best Darn Dairy Free Quesadilla!

Dear Gaerwen,

Can you believe I made the best darn cheese-less quesadilla?!  And I didn't even miss the cheese!  And I didn't use cilantro either (which is absurd for me, although good for you, you cilantro hater!)

What did I do to make this amazingly awesome food, you ask?  Well it's easy...  sorta...

First I made hummus.  Being allergic to sesame, I left the tahini out, but I Ninja'd

• a can of chickpeas
• some lemon juice
• roasted garlic* 
• garlic salt and
• sea salt to taste.  

Second, I made taco seasoning (you could use a package , I guess, if you wanted).  Mix together:

• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

Third, Brown some ground beef.  Once brown add about 2 tsp of the seasoning per lb of meat.  Add a bit of water and let simmer a bit to incorporate the flavouring in all the meat.  Set aside in different bowl.

Fourth, take a tortilla shell (I used a large whole wheat) and smear half of it with the hummus, top with ground beef.  Add in jalapenos (I used the ones in the jar).  Fry until crispy (the way a quesadilla should be).  Remove from pan, pull apart and add lettuce.  Cut in triangles and eat.  SO GOOD!

Sam is going to love this protein boost after gymnastics tonight!

* To make roasted garlic, toss separated cloves in olive oil (no need to peel) and place in tin foil and roast in oven at 400F for 20 min or so.  I always do multiple heads and then freeze it and take it out as needed for mashed potatoes, pasta, etc.