Delicious Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado Fast!
Enjoy these Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado, a quick and satisfying meal bursting with flavor.
Equipment
- non-stick skillet
Ingredients
For the Quesadillas
- 4 large tortillas gluten-free options available
- 2 medium ripe avocados should yield slightly under pressure
- 1 can precooked black beans rinse before use
- 1 cup corn frozen or fresh
- 1 small red onion scallions can be used as a substitute
For the Flavor
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh is best
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin or taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper adjust to taste
- to taste fresh cilantro chopped
- to taste sea salt
- to taste cracked pepper
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking spray as an alternative
Instructions
Steps
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe avocados until smooth. Stir in the minced garlic, fresh lime juice, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste.
- Gently fold in the precooked black beans, corn, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro until well combined.
- Warm a splash of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Spoon half the avocado mixture onto one half of a tortilla, then fold it over like a half-moon.
- Place each folded quesadilla in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Once cooked, remove from skillet and slice into wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired. Experience the flavors paired with salsa or guacamole for a complete meal.