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Vegan Quesadillas

Delicious Vegan Quesadillas Ready in Just 10 Minutes

Delicious Vegan Quesadillas are quick to make, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadillas
  • 4 pieces Tortillas whole wheat or gluten-free
  • 2 pieces Avocados ripe
  • 1 can Black Beans rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn fresh or canned
  • 1 piece Red Onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or your favorite cooking oil
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper optional
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • to taste Sea Salt
  • to taste Cracked Pepper

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, mash ripe avocados with a fork until smooth. Stir in minced garlic, fresh lime juice, sea salt, cracked pepper, and crushed red pepper, mixing thoroughly.
  2. Fold in rinsed black beans, corn, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro into the mashed avocado mixture. Stir gently until everything is evenly incorporated.
  3. Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil, allowing it to heat for about 1-2 minutes until shimmering.
  4. Take a tortilla and spoon half of the avocado mixture onto one half of the tortilla. Carefully fold the tortilla over.
  5. Place the folded quesadilla into the hot skillet, cooking for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Once golden and crispy on both sides, slice the quesadilla into wedges for easy serving. Serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These vegan quesadillas are perfect for quick meals and can easily be customized with additional fillings.

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