Delicious Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado Bliss
Whip up these Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado in just 10 minutes for a nutritious, satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- non-stick skillet
Ingredients
For the Quesadillas
- 4 pieces tortillas whole wheat or corn
- 2 pieces avocados ripe
- 1 cup precooked black beans rinsed well
- 1 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
For Flavor Enhancement
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- to taste sea salt
- to taste cracked pepper
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe avocados until smooth. Add minced garlic, lime juice, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper, mixing well until combined.
- Gently fold in the rinsed black beans, corn, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- Warm about 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Spoon half of the avocado mixture onto one half of each tortilla, then fold them over.
- Place each folded quesadilla in the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve immediately with salsa or guacamole.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice and ripe avocados for the best flavor. Adjust spice levels based on personal preference.