5.0 from 3 votes
Vegan Smashed White Bean Quesadillas
There's no actual queso in these dairy-free quesadillas, but with spicy white beans, creamy avocado slices, and fresh cilantro, you're not likely to miss it!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 100 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Breakfast , Appetizer , Brunch
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper hot sauce or more, for extra heat
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 medium 8-inch flour tortillas
- ½ ripe avocado sliced
- ¼ cup diced red onion about ¼ of a medium onion
- ¼ cup diced tomato about 1 small Roma tomato
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- olive or vegetable oil for grilling
- Salsa or additional hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- Place cannellini beans into a medium bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher, leaving the mixture as chunky as you like. Stir in hot sauce and cumin, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide bean mixture among tortillas, spreading in an even layer over each. Divide avocado slices over half of each tortilla, then sprinkle with tomato, onion, cilantro, and optionally a bit more hot sauce, salt and pepper. Fold tortillas closed.
- Lightly oil the bottom of a large skillet and place over medium heat. Arrange quesadillas in the skillet, and if your skillet has a lid, use it to cover them, as this will help the fillings get nice and warm. Cook until crisp and lightly browned on bottoms, about 4 minutes. Gently flip and cook about 4 minutes more, until browned on opposite sides.
- Remove quesadillas from the skillet and slice, if desired. Serve with salsa, hot sauce, or your favorite quesadilla toppings.
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Notes
- These work great as a make-ahead meal. Prep and stuff the quesadillas in advance, wrap in plastic and refrigerate, then grill them right before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
100kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
180mg
(8%)
Potassium
353mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
153IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 100kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 353mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 153IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.