Description
Enjoy a quick and delicious meal with these Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe features creamy avocados, hearty black beans, and fresh corn, all wrapped in warm tortillas. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying dish that’s not only tasty but also packed with nutrients. Customize these quesadillas by adding your favorite veggies or spices, making them a versatile option for any occasion. Serve them as an appetizer, main course, or snack—your family and friends will love every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 large burrito sized 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 and cracked pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Mash avocados in a bowl; mix in garlic, lime juice, and seasonings until smooth.
- Stir in black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Spread half the avocado mixture on one half of each tortilla; fold to close.
- Cook tortillas in the skillet until golden brown on each side (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Serve immediately with salsa or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg