Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
670 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Snacks
Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans
Description
This Vegan Quesadilla recipe combines a smoky, mildly spiced black bean filling with melted vegan cheese between tortillas. The filling starts with sautéed onions and garlic, then adds diced red bell pepper, sweetcorn, and canned black beans, seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and other spices. Tomato paste adds richness and depth. The filling is cooked until the vegetables soften and flavors meld.
The avocado sour cream topping is a smooth blend of avocado, presoaked cashews, water, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, lime juice, and salt. This adds a tangy, creamy complement to the warm quesadillas. The Quesadilla is assembled by layering vegan cheese on a tortilla, spreading the filling evenly, adding more cheese, and topping with a second tortilla before cutting into pieces.
This plant-based dish provides a textured combination of tender vegetables, creamy vegan cheese, and a fresh, bright sauce. It can be served as a satisfying main or a shared appetizer with a balance of smoky and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Black Bean Filling
- 2 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 red bell pepper diced, medium size
- 1 black beans canned
- 1 cup sweetcorn frozen or from jar
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Spice Mix
- ½ tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Avocado Sour Cream
- 2 avocado
- ¼ cup cashews presoaked
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- lime juice of half a lime
- salt to taste
Instructions
Quesadilla Filling
- Add some olive oil to a pan and saute the onions on medium to high heat for around 5 minutes.
- Then add the garlic minced or finely chopped, red pepper finely chopped, sweet corn, and beans and cook for a further 5-6 minutes.
- Add in the spice mix, cook for a minute and add a little bit of water to deglaze the pan. Last, add the tomato paste, mix well and cook for a few more minutes and your filling will be ready to go.
Quesadilla
- Place a tortilla on a flat surface or plate and add your favourite vegan shredded cheese.
- Add the filling evenly to the tortilla.
- Add some more vegan cheese, remember this is called Quesadilla for a good reason.
- Add the second tortilla on the top and cut it into four pieces.
Avocado Sour Cream
- Combine the avocado, presoaked cashews, water, apple vinegar, mustard, lime juice, and salt into a blender jug. Blend all the ingredients until you have a smooth consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 670 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 670kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 711mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1662mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 19g | 76% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 2951IU | 59% |
| Vitamin C | 108mg | 120% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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