Description
This Black Bean Veggie Quesadilla is a quick and easy vegan recipe perfect for lunch or dinner. Packed with protein-rich black beans, fresh vegetables, and bold spices, this meal is both healthy and flavorful. It’s a great choice for a meatless meal, making it ideal for spring meals, healthy recipes, and quick dinner ideas. Serve with your favorite salad or dip for a complete and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
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For the Black Bean Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 carrot, thinly chopped
- 1/2 onion, thinly chopped
- 1 small tomato, thinly chopped
- 1/3 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp olive oil
Additionally:
- 1/2 mashed avocado or guacamole
- Fresh basil
- 2 tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the onions, carrot, tomato, and bell pepper. Mince the garlic. Rinse and drain the black beans.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion, cumin, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook the Vegetables: Stir in the chopped tomato, bell pepper, and carrot. Sauté for another 1–2 minutes, lightly mashing the tomato with a spatula.
- Add the Beans: Stir in the black beans, tomato paste, and a splash of water. Cover and let simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Mash & Finish: Add the minced garlic and roughly mash the beans to create a thicker consistency.
- Assemble the Quesadilla: Spread the bean filling over half of a tortilla. Top with mashed avocado or guacamole, fresh basil, and optional spinach or arugula.
- Cook: Fold the tortilla in half and toast in a pan until golden brown on both sides, flipping carefully.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy with a side salad or dip of choice!
Notes
- Add vegan cheese for extra creaminess.
- Swap basil for cilantro for a fresh, citrusy kick.
- Serve with salsa, hummus, or a yogurt dip for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg