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Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado

Delicious Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado Magic

Delight in these Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado, ready in just 10 minutes and packed with nutritious ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadilla
  • 2 large Tortillas Use whole wheat or gluten-free options.
  • 2 medium Ripe Avocados Choose perfectly ripe for optimal creaminess.
  • 1 can Precooked Black Beans Rinsed and drained.
  • 1 cup Corn Sweet and crunchy.
  • 1/2 cup Diced Red Onion Sharp flavor; substitute green onions if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Fresh juice enhances flavor.
  • 1 clove Garlic (minced) Freshly minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Adjust to your taste preferences.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Adjust for spice tolerance.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Brightens the dish.
  • to taste Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Essential seasonings.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For frying the quesadilla.

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Mash the ripe avocados in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy for about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic, lime juice, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to the avocados and mix until combined.
  3. Fold in black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro into the avocado mixture for a balanced filling.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Allow it to shimmer slightly.
  5. Take a tortilla, add half of the avocado mixture on one half, fold it like a half-moon. Repeat for remaining tortillas.
  6. Cook each quesadilla in the skillet for 3-4 minutes until golden brown per side.
  7. Slice the quesadillas into wedges, serve immediately with salsa or guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 480mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in an oven for best texture.

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