Vegan Bean Quesadillas
Vegan Bean Quesadillas combine creamy seasoned pinto beans with mashed avocado and chipotle pepper to create a rich, smooth filling. The flavorful blend is spread over tortillas and cooked on both sides until lightly browned, delivering a satisfying texture that balances softness and slight crispness. The use of southwestern spices and optional cilantro garnish provides a smoky, mildly spicy profile that complements the creamy filling. These quesadillas make a filling meal or snack and can be adapted with varying vegetable broths to adjust creaminess.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 quesadillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330
% 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.