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Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado

Savor These Easy Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado

Enjoy these Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado, a quick and delicious meal ready in under 10 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadilla
  • 4 pieces Tortillas Whole wheat or gluten-free
  • 2 pieces Avocados Ripe
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Corn Fresh or frozen
  • 0.5 pieces Red Onion Diced
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 pieces Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Optional
Finishing Touches
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • to taste Sea Salt
  • to taste Cracked Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For frying

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, mash 2 ripe avocados until smooth. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, the juice of 1 lime, and a pinch of sea salt and cracked pepper, then set aside.
  2. Gently fold in 1 can of rinsed black beans, 1 cup of corn, and half a diced red onion. Mix in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro and a dash of crushed red pepper.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, warming for about 1-2 minutes until shimmering.
  4. Take a tortilla, spoon half of the avocado and black bean mixture onto one half, fold over, and press gently to secure.
  5. Place the folded quesadilla in the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove the quesadilla, allow it to cool slightly, slice into wedges, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 9gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Choose ripe avocados for best texture. Avoid overcrowding the skillet while cooking for even browning.

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