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Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado

Satisfying Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado Bliss

These Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado are a quick, nutritious meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 quesadillas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadillas
  • 2 pieces tortillas whole wheat or gluten-free
  • 2 pieces avocados ripe
  • 1 cans black beans rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 cups corn frozen or canned
  • 0.5 pieces red onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh preferred
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin adjust to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
  • 0.25 cups fresh cilantro chopped, optional
  • to taste sea salt
  • to taste cracked pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, mash two ripe avocados until smooth, then stir in minced garlic, lime juice, salt, cracked pepper, and crushed red pepper. Fold in black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Wait for the oil to shimmer, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Spoon half of the avocado mixture onto one tortilla, fold in half, and seal. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  4. Cook each folded quesadilla in the skillet for 2-3 minutes until golden, then flip and cook the other side.
  5. Let quesadillas rest for a minute before slicing into wedges. Serve immediately with salsa or guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These quesadillas can be customized with additional veggies or spices according to your taste.

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