Description
Looking for a quick and delicious weeknight meal? These Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado are your answer! Ready in just 15 minutes, they combine creamy avocados, hearty black beans, and a dash of spices for a satisfying dish that’s perfect for busy evenings. Not only are they nutritious, but they’re also customizable—ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings with friends. With a crispy exterior and a flavorful filling, these quesadillas are bound to please everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 large tortillas (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup precooked black beans (rinsed)
- 1/4 cup corn
- 2 tablespoons diced red onion
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Sea salt to taste
- Cracked pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mash the ripe avocados. Mix in minced garlic, sea salt, cracked pepper, lime juice, and crushed red pepper.
- Gently fold in chopped cilantro, rinsed black beans, corn, and diced red onion.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Spoon half of the avocado mixture onto one half of each tortilla; fold to close.
- Cook each quesadilla for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Slice into wedges and serve immediately with salsa or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg