Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado
Indulge in a delicious and nutritious meal with these Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe combines creamy avocados, hearty black beans, and vibrant spices, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Ready in just 10 minutes, these quesadillas are not only quick to make but also customizable—add your favorite vegetables or spices to create a dish that suits your taste. Enjoy them as an appetizer, snack, or main course paired with refreshing sides like salsa or guacamole. Dive into this flavorful comfort food that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2 (makes two quesadillas) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 large burrito sized tortillas (whole wheat or gluten free if desired)
- 2 very 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
- Handful chopped cilantro
- Sea salt and cracked pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash ripe avocados with a fork. Mix in minced garlic, lime juice, sea salt, cracked pepper, and crushed red pepper until well combined.
- Fold in chopped cilantro, rinsed black beans, corn, and diced red onion gently until evenly mixed.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Place half of the avocado mixture on one half of each tortilla and fold them over.
- Cook folded quesadillas in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from skillet and cut into wedges. Serve immediately with salsa or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg