Description
These Vegan Black Bean Avocado Quesadillas offer a quick, delicious, and nutritious meal perfect for a plant-based diet. Combining creamy avocado with hearty black beans and sweet corn, seasoned with cumin and garlic powder, these quesadillas are golden and crispy on the outside and packed with flavorful, wholesome filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
Assembly
- 4 large tortillas
Cooking
- Olive oil for cooking, approximately 1-2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the drained black beans, mashed avocados, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated to create a flavorful filling.
- Assemble the quesadillas: Lay each tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread the prepared filling evenly over half of each tortilla, leaving the other half clear for folding.
- Fold tortillas: Fold each tortilla in half over the filling to create a half-moon shape, pressing lightly to keep the filling in place.
- Heat the skillet: Place a skillet or frying pan on the stove over medium heat. Add olive oil and allow it to heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Cook the quesadillas: Place the folded quesadillas in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until it turns golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until equally golden and the filling is warmed through.
- Cut and serve: Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let cool slightly. Cut each into wedges for easy serving.
- Serve warm: Serve the quesadilla wedges warm with salsa, guacamole, or your favorite dipping sauce for added flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute canned corn with fresh or frozen corn, just make sure it is thawed and drained if frozen.
- For extra creaminess, add a squeeze of lime juice to the avocado mixture.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, add a pinch of chili powder or chopped jalapeños to the filling.
- You can use whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas to make the quesadillas healthier or suitable for dietary needs.
- Cooking on medium heat ensures the tortillas get crispy without burning before the filling heats through.
