Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado
Looking for a quick and satisfying meal? These Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado are your answer! Ready in just 10 minutes, this delicious recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Combining creamy avocado, protein-packed black beans, fresh corn, and zesty spices, these quesadillas offer a punch of flavor and nutrients. Customize them with your favorite veggies or toppings to suit your taste. Whether enjoyed as an appetizer, main dish, or snack, these plant-based delights are sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- Large burrito-sized tortillas (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- Ripe avocados
- Black beans (rinsed and precooked)
- Corn
- Red onion
- Lime juice
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Crushed red pepper
- Fresh cilantro
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash ripe avocados with garlic, lime juice, salt, cracked pepper, and crushed red pepper until smooth.
- Fold in chopped cilantro, black beans, corn, and diced onion until well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Spoon half of the avocado mixture onto one half of each tortilla; fold over to close.
- Cook each quesadilla in the skillet for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve hot with salsa or Greek yogurt on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg