Vegan Black Bean Quesadillas

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 0
Vegan Black Bean Quesadillas for a Healthy Meal
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 can great Northern beans , drained and rinsed
3/4 cup diced tomatoes
1 clove garlic
1/3 cup nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper , or to taste
1/2 cup black beans , drained and rinsed
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil , or as needed
8 whole grain tortillas
cooking spray

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
385
Sugar
2g
Fat
10g
Looking for a healthy and delicious vegan meal? Look no further than these Black Bean Quesadillas! Made with a blend of pureed great Northern beans, diced tomatoes, and spices like cumin and chili powder, these quesadillas are packed with flavor and nutrition. The addition of black beans adds extra protein and fiber to the dish, making it a filling and satisfying meal. They are also incredibly versatile and can be customized to your liking. Add some sliced avocado, salsa, or hot sauce for a little extra kick. These quesadillas are a healthy and delicious way to satisfy your craving for Mexican food!

Instructions

1.In a blender, puree the great Northern beans, diced tomatoes, garlic, nutritional yeast, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
2.Mix in the black beans and diced tomatoes.
3.Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
4.Place one tortilla in the skillet and spread with a thin layer of the black bean mixture. Place another tortilla on top and cook, flipping once, until both sides are browned and crispy.
5.Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling, using more oil as needed.
6.Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve hot.

PROS

These vegan quesadillas are high in protein and fiber, making them a filling and satisfying meal.

They are also packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking.

CONS

The quesadillas may be difficult to flip without the filling spilling out.
It may take some practice to get the perfect flip.

Some people may not enjoy the taste of nutritional yeast, which is used to add a cheesy flavor to the filling.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These vegan quesadillas are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber. Black beans are high in antioxidants, which helps to reduce inflammation in the body and improves heart health. Nutritional yeast is rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12, which is often lacking in a vegan diet.

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