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Vegan Quesadillas

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 259

Ingredients

  • 4 tsp avocado oil divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion peeled and diced into small pieces
  • 1 large red or yellow bell pepper seeded and diced into small pieces
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper minced (optional)
  • 1-1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt
  • 2-1/2 cups canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded vegan cheddar or Mexican blend cheese divided
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
  • 6 8-inch flour tortillas
  • Vegan sour cream or guacamole for serving

Instructions

  • All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
  • In a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium heat, warm 2 teaspoons of the oil. Add the onion and sauté until soft, approximately 3 minutes.
  • Add the bell pepper and jalapeno pepper to the pan and continue to cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and salt. Add the black beans and stir to combine well. Stir in 1/2 of the cheese and turn off the heat while the cheese melts.
  • In another cast-iron skillet over medium heat, add 1/2 teaspoon of the remaining oil. Then, warm a tortilla until it is pliable, approximately 1 minute.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup of the bean mixture on 1/2 of the tortilla. Top with some shredded lettuce and a little more cheese. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filled half. Cook the quesadilla until it is golden on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip the quesadilla over and cook until the other side is golden. The tortillas should be golden brown and a little crisp.
  • Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil to keep warm. Alternatively, place the tortilla on a sheet pan inside a low oven (200°F) to keep it warm. Repeat this process until all of the quesadillas are cooked.
  • Using a sharp chef’s knife, slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve with vegan sour cream or guacamole.
  • Serve while warm.

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Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 736mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1289IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg