Description
Discover the ultimate weeknight meal with these Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up a delicious and hearty dish that’s not only packed with flavor but also nourishing. The creamy texture of ripe avocados combined with protein-rich black beans creates a satisfying filling, perfectly complemented by zesty spices. Ideal for busy evenings or casual gatherings, these quesadillas are versatile enough to be served as an appetizer, main course, or snack. Plus, they’re easily customizable—just add your favorite veggies or spices and enjoy!
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
- Olive oil
- Seasonings: garlic, cumin, crushed red pepper, cilantro, sea salt, cracked pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash the avocados and mix in minced garlic, lime juice, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.
- Fold in black beans, corn, cilantro, and red onion until evenly combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Spoon half of the avocado mixture onto one half of a tortilla and fold it over.
- Cook the folded tortilla in the skillet for 2–3 minutes until golden brown; flip and cook the other side until browned.
- Repeat with the second tortilla and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg