Loaded Avocado + Veggie Quesadillas
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Calories: 1549kcal
- 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)
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.
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!
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