Vegetarian Avocado & Black Bean Quesadilla
This quesadilla features creamy avocado, hearty black beans, and melty cheese all wrapped in a golden-brown tortilla.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Quesadilla
- 8 count Large Flour Tortillas Burrito-size tortillas work best.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Butter For pan-frying.
- 1 can Black Beans 15-ounce, rinsed and drained.
- 2 large Ripe Avocados Diced or slightly mashed.
- 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican Cheese Blend Good melting cheese is crucial.
- ½ count Red Onion Finely diced.
- ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped.
- 1 whole Lime Juice and zest are used.
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- ½ teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust based on preference for spiciness.
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
Salt and Black Pepper
Instructions
- Heat the skillet over medium heat and add olive oil or butter.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet and layer with black beans, avocado, cheese, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with another tortilla and cook until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side.
- Remove from skillet, cut into wedges, and serve.
Notes
Feel free to substitute cilantro with parsley if desired.