Sunday, July 29, 2018

AVOCADO BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS

Crispy quesadillas filled with beans, sautéed onions, bell pepper, avocado and lots of cheese. These avocado black bean quesadillas are filling and make a great vegetarian meal too!


I've been kicked off with delicious avocado, veggie and bean packed quesadillas that are crispy on the outside, and cheesy on the inside. They make a great lunch and are also very filling too! I don’t know if it’s just me but there’s just something magical about avocado and melted cheese

Serve with your favorite salsa or low-fat sour-cream and enjoy!

Avocado Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe


Ingredients

  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 1/2 bell pepper sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup black beans drained
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 4 medium soft flour tortillas
  • 2 avocados peeled, halved, seeded and sliced
  • 1/4 cup minced cilantro
  • 1 lime cut in half
  • 1 cup light Mexican Cheddar or mozzarella cheese
  • oil or cooking spray for grilling

Instructions

  1. In a medium pan over medium-high heat, saute onion and bell pepper in 1 tablespoon oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add the black beans and taco seasoning. Cook for another minute. Transfer mixture into a small bowl and set aside. 
  2. Rinse and wipe down pan and return to heat. Drizzle with a light layer of oil or spray with cooking spray. 
  3. In a small bowl, lightly mash the avocados with a fork. Stir in cilantro and juice of 1/2 lime, season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread a quarter of mashed avocado onto half of a tortilla. Top with bean mixture and 1/4th cup of cheese. Fold the tortilla closed over the veggies. Repeat until all tortillas are filled and all fillings are used. 
  4. Cook on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side or until the outside is crispy and cheese has fully melted. Serve with your favorite salsa or sour-cream, Enjoy!