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Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado

Delicious Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado Bliss

Try these Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado for a quick, nutritious dish that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadilla Filling
  • 4 pieces Tortillas whole wheat or gluten-free options
  • 2 pieces Avocados ripe for best flavor
  • 1 can Black Beans rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 small Red Onion or green onions for milder flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh from lime
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped, optional
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt or kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cracked Pepper
For Frying
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any neutral oil

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet

Method
 

  1. Start by slicing ripe avocados in half and removing the pits. In a mixing bowl, scoop out the flesh and mash until smooth with a fork.
  2. To the mashed avocado, stir in minced garlic, lime juice, sea salt, cracked pepper, and crushed red pepper. Mix well.
  3. Gently fold in rinsed black beans, sweet corn, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro into the avocado mixture.
  4. Place a non-stick skillet on the stove over medium heat and pour in a thin layer of olive oil. Allow the oil to warm.
  5. Take a tortilla and spoon half the avocado mixture onto one half of it. Fold the tortilla over to create a semicircle.
  6. Place the folded quesadilla in the hot skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  7. Once cooked, remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let them cool for a minute before slicing into wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container; consume within 3 days for the best taste or freeze them uncooked for a quick future meal.

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