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For a quick meal or super bowl party appetizer, these vegan black bean & avocado quesadillas are a healthy recipe that will please even the pickiest meat eater or kids. These are easy to make and are whole food plant based, no oil, dairy free, and can be made gluten free with corn tortillas. The filling and sauce is super flavorful and can be baked in an oven. Perfect for forks over knives diet plan. #forksoverknives #wfpb #nooil #veganquesadillas #heatlhyveganrecipes #superbowl #vegansuperbowl #veganpartyappetizer #Mexican
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Vegan Black Bean Avocado Quesadillas

These black bean & avocado quesadillas are easy and perfect for a party or the Super Bowl!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 439kcal
Author: Kim Murphy

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups black beans, drained low sodium
  • 3/4 cups diced tomatoes, drained low sodium
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels thawed if frozen
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 avocados
  • 8 whole grain tortillas no oil & low sodium

Instructions

  • Preheat a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, & garlic powder. Add salt/pepper to taste (optional)
  • Spread 1/2 an avocado on 1 tortilla and place avocado side up on the pre-heated pan. Spoon 1/4 of the black mixture on the tortilla and spread evenly, leaving a little gap on the edges.
  • Top with a second tortilla and cook for 3-4 minutes, then carefully flip & cook for 3-4 more minutes until lightly browned on both sides.
  • Remove from heat and cut into 4-6 triangles. Repeat for remaining 3 quesadillas.
  • Serve with salsa or Healthy Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce

Notes

A good no oil & low sodium tortilla is Ezekiel or Engine 2 Brand.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadilla | Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 467mg | Potassium: 860mg | Fiber: 27g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 5mg