Vegan Bean Quesadillas
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4.9
Vegan Bean Quesadillas
Description
Vegan Bean Quesadillas feature a mashed mixture of pinto beans, avocado, and chipotle in adobo sauce combined with spices such as cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder. The mix is blended with vegetable broth for a creamy consistency. Spread on half of a tortilla and folded, they are cooked on a pan until each side is lightly browned, resulting in a tender yet crisp wrap. The avocado lends a smooth richness while the chipotle adds a subtle smoky heat.
Cooking the quesadillas on a non-stick or lightly coated pan allows for even toasting. Optionally, garnish with minced cilantro before serving for an herbal note that brightens the flavor. These quesadillas work well as a plant-based snack or light meal with simple, wholesome ingredients.
Warming the tortillas before assembling helps prevent cracking and makes folding easier. Be careful not to overfill the tortillas to avoid the creamy filling oozing out during cooking, ensuring neat and manageable quesadillas.
Ingredients
- 1 pinto beans drained and rinsed, 15-ounce can
- 1 avocado
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ~¼ cup vegetable broth
- 4 tortillas
- cilantro for garnish (optional, minced
Instructions
- In a food processor, place the beans, avocado, chipotle pepper, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, and veggie broth.
- Pulse until the mixture is creamy. Add more broth by the tablespoon if needed to reach a creamy texture.
- Spread the bean mixture on half of a tortilla, fold the tortilla, and place on a non-stick pan or a pan coated with cooking spray.
- Cook one side until lightly brown, flip and cook the other side until lightly brown.
- Remove from heat, slice, and enjoy.
Notes
- Use reserved bean liquid with vegetable broth to adjust the filling’s creaminess when blending.
- Spread a moderate amount of bean mixture to prevent it from leaking out during cooking.
- Warm tortillas briefly before assembling to make them more pliable and easier to fold.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4quesadillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 287mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 758mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 211IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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