Description
Indulge in these quick and flavorful Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Ready in just 10 minutes, this delicious meal combines the creaminess of ripe avocados with protein-packed black beans, all encased in warm tortillas. With customizable ingredients and a delightful blend of spices, these quesadillas offer a nutritious and satisfying option that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 large burrito-sized tortillas (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 2 very ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup precooked black beans (rinsed)
- 1/4 cup corn
- 2 tablespoons diced red onion
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Handful chopped cilantro
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash the avocados and mix in garlic, lime juice, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.
- Add cilantro, black beans, corn, and onion; stir gently.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Spoon half the avocado mixture onto one half of a tortilla; fold it over. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Cook each quesadilla for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Slice into wedges and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg