Black Bean Veggie Quesadilla
Discover the delightful taste of our Black Bean Veggie Quesadilla, a quick and easy meal that bursts with flavor while remaining healthy and vegan. This vibrant dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, combining protein-packed black beans with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 thinly chopped carrot
- 1/2 onion, thinly chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 small tomato, thinly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tortillas
- Optional: mashed avocado or guacamole, fresh basil
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by chopping the onion, carrot, bell pepper, and tomato. Mince the garlic.
- In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add spices (cumin, oregano, crushed red pepper) and cook for another minute.
- Stir in carrots, bell peppers, tomatoes, black beans, and tomato paste; cover for about 4 minutes until heated through.
- Mash the filling slightly then spread over half a tortilla. Top with avocado or guacamole and fold.
- Toast in the skillet on both sides until golden brown.
- Slice and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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