Description
Looking for a quick and delicious weeknight meal? These Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado are your answer! Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy recipe combines creamy avocado and protein-rich black beans for a satisfying dish that everyone will love. The flavors are enhanced by a hint of lime and spices, creating a delightful taste sensation. Perfect for busy families, casual gatherings, or as a quick snack, these quesadillas are not only nutritious but also customizable to fit your personal taste. Enjoy them fresh off the skillet with your favorite dips!
Ingredients
- Large burrito-sized tortillas (2-3)
- Ripe avocados (2)
- Precooked black beans (½ cup)
- Corn (¼ cup)
- Diced red onion (2 tablespoons)
- Lime juice (from ½ lime)
- Minced garlic (1 clove)
- Cumin (1 teaspoon)
- Crushed red pepper (⅛ teaspoon)
- Chopped cilantro (handful)
- Olive oil
- Sea salt and cracked pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe avocados and mix in garlic, sea salt, cracked pepper, lime juice, and crushed red pepper.
- Fold in chopped cilantro, black beans, corn, and diced onion until evenly combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Spoon half the avocado mixture onto one half of a tortilla; fold to form a half-moon shape.
- Cook each quesadilla in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve hot with salsa or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg