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Black Bean and Avocado Quesadillas

Black Bean and Avocado Quesadillas prepared dish

These black bean and avocado quesadillas are a delicious and nutritious option for any meal. Packed with protein and healthy fats, they are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Serve them with salsa or guacamole for an extra burst of flavor!

This recipe is mexican style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 10 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include black beans, lime juice, whole wheat tortillas, avocado.
  • Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cups black beans (cooked)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 4 pieces whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 medium avocado (sliced)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  2. Place one tortilla in the skillet and layer half of the black beans, avocado slices, and cheddar cheese on one half of the tortilla.
  3. Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
  4. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the other side is golden.
  5. Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  6. Drizzle lime juice over the quesadillas and season with salt and black pepper before slicing them into wedges.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 9 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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