Vegan Quesadillas
Quesadillas are some amazingly delicious Mexican snacks that you can easily make at home! The vegan recipe is extremely easy, delicious and healthy!
Ingredients
- ½ onion chopped
- ½ bell pepper diced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup black beans drained
- 4 soft flour tortillas You can also use GF tortillas for the GF version
- 2 avocados peeled, halved, seeded and lightly mashed
- ¼ cup cilantro or parsley minced
- 1 tomato diced
- ⅓ cup sweet corn
- ½ lime juiced
- 1 cup vegan mozzarella cheese shredded
For the seasoning:
- chili powder - to taste
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add all seasonings and mix to combine.
- In a medium pan over medium heat, saute the onion and the bell pepper in 1 Tbsp oil for 2 minutes. Add the black beans and seasoning mix. Cook for another minute. Transfer the mixture into a small bowl and set aside.
- Set another clean and dry pan on a medium heat.
- In a small bowl, lightly mash the avocados with a fork. Stir in the cilantro or parsley, the juice of 1/2 lime, add the chopped tomato and corn. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread a quarter of the mashed avocado onto half of a tortilla.
- Top with the bean mixture and ¼ cup of cheese. Fold the tortilla closed over the filling.
- Repeat with the rest of the ingredients.
- Cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes, on each side, until crispy. Serve with your favorite salsa.