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Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans
If you are looking for a hearty and delicious meal that it's really easy and quick to prepare, these Vegan Quesadillas filled with black beans, red peppers, and sweet corn will be perfect for you!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 670 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Black Bean Filling
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 medium size red bell pepper diced
- 1 can black beans
- 1 cup frozen sweetcorn 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 avocados
- ¼ cup cashews presoaked
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 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.
Cup of Yum
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
Calories
670kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
53g
(82%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
33g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Sodium
711mg
(30%)
Potassium
1662mg
(47%)
Fiber
19g
(76%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
2951IU
(59%)
Vitamin C
108mg
(120%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 670
% 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.