Go Back
Print Recipe
No ratings yet

Loaded Avocado + Veggie Quesadillas

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Calories: 1549kcal
Author: Shanika

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained + rinsed
  • ½ red onion, sliced
  • ¼ cup frozen corn
  • 1 jalapeno, diced
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (You can use your personal favorite!)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 Tbsps minced cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt + black pepper
  • 2 avocados, peeled + pitted + mashed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 medium soft flour tortillas
  • sour cream, dipping (optional)

Instructions

  • In a medium skillet, add the olive oil and turn on medium-high heat. Sauté red onions and jalapeños for 2-3 minutes or until slightly tender. Then add the black beans, tomatoes, corn, dried parsley, and salt + pepper. Cook for 10 minutes (reducing the heat to low so that they simmer), stirring frequently. 
  • Once cooked, remove from heat and transfer mixture into a small bowl and set aside. 

For Avocado:

  • In a small bowl, lightly mash the avocados with a fork and stir in the cilantro and lemon juice. Season with salt + black pepper to taste.

Assemble Quesadillas:

  • Spread a tablespoon of the mashed avocado onto half of a tortilla. Next, top it with the black bean mixture and ¼ cup of shredded cheese. Now, fold the tortilla closed (in half) over the veggies and lightly press down to ensure it stays closed. **Repeat until all tortillas are filled and all ingredients are used.** 
  • Cook tortillas in a large skillet on medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes per side OR until each side is crispy (plus, golden brown) and cheese has fully melted. Serve with sour cream, if desired.
  • Bon Appetite!

Nutrition

Calories: 1549kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 105g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 58g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 4130mg | Potassium: 2809mg | Fiber: 36g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2515IU | Vitamin C: 89mg | Calcium: 1566mg | Iron: 8mg