Description
Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado offer a delicious, nutritious dinner option ready in just 10 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this flavorful dish combines creamy avocado, hearty black beans, and a hint of spice. Each bite is packed with healthy fats and fiber, making it a satisfying meal that caters to vegan diets without compromising on taste. These quesadillas are easily customizable; feel free to add your favorite veggies or spices to create a unique twist. Serve them hot with salsa, Greek yogurt, or a fresh side salad for an added burst of flavor.
Ingredients
- Large burrito-sized tortillas (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- Ripe avocados
- Precooked black beans
- Corn
- Diced red onion
- Lime juice
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Crushed red pepper
- Chopped cilantro
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Mash the ripe avocados in a mixing bowl and mix in minced garlic, lime juice, sea salt, cracked pepper, and crushed red pepper.
- Stir in chopped cilantro, black beans, corn, and diced red onion until well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Place half of the avocado mixture onto half of each tortilla; fold to close.
- Cook folded quesadillas in the skillet until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes each).
- Cut into wedges and serve immediately with your choice of garnishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg