Description
This vegan quesadilla recipe features a flavorful filling of black beans, corn, and spices, complemented by creamy avocado. Ready in just 25 minutes, these quesadillas are a delicious and nutritious plant-based meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Tortillas
- 2-3 large tortillas (whole wheat or gluten-free)
Filling
- ½ cup precooked black beans (rinsed)
- ¼ cup corn
- 2 tablespoons diced red onion
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Crushed red pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lime
Additional Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- Fresh cilantro to taste
- Sea salt to taste
- Cracked black pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the skillet: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Sauté aromatics: Add diced red onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until they become soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Cook the filling: Stir in black beans, corn, cumin, lime juice, crushed red pepper, sea salt, and cracked black pepper. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the mixture is heated through and flavors meld together.
- Assemble quesadillas: Lay each tortilla flat and spread the black bean and corn filling on one half. Top the filling with sliced or mashed ripe avocado. Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling, creating a half-moon shape.
- Cook the quesadillas: Place folded quesadillas in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Press gently with a spatula and cook until tortillas are golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Remove quesadillas from the skillet, slice into wedges, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve warm and enjoy your flavorful vegan quesadillas.
Notes
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas for a healthier or gluten-intolerant option.
- Adjust crushed red pepper to your spice preference.
- Adding a squeeze of fresh lime juice just before serving can enhance freshness.
- Leftover filling can be used as a dip or salad topping.
- For extra crispiness, cook over medium-high heat but watch carefully to avoid burning.
