Description
Looking for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner? Try these Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado. Ready in just 15 minutes, they combine the creamy richness of avocado with hearty black beans, creating a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings. These quesadillas are not only flavorful but also nutritious, making them a fantastic choice for anyone seeking a plant-based option. Customize them with your favorite veggies or spices to make them uniquely yours!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 large tortillas (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup black beans (rinsed)
- 1/4 cup corn
- 2 tablespoons diced red onion
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- Seasonings: cumin, crushed red pepper, cilantro, sea salt, and cracked pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash the avocados and stir in garlic, salt, pepper, lime juice, and crushed red pepper until combined.
- Add cilantro, black beans, corn, and red onion; gently mix.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Spoon half of the mixture onto one half of each tortilla, fold over to close.
- Cook each quesadilla until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like salsa or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg