Black Bean and Avocado Quesadillas

Dive into the bold, vibrant flavors of Black Bean and Avocado Quesadillas, a quick, wholesome meal perfect for weeknights or easy entertaining. This recipe combines creamy mashed avocado, zesty lime juice, protein-packed black beans, and melty cheddar cheese, all tucked into golden, crispy flour tortillas. Enhanced with fragrant cilantro and a hint of cumin and garlic, these quesadillas deliver a satisfying blend of textures and Southwest-inspired flavors in every bite. With just 20 minutes from prep to plate, they’re a deliciously simple way to elevate your taco night or midday snack. Serve them hot with a dollop of sour cream and your favorite salsa for an irresistible, crowd-pleasing dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Flour tortillas
• 1 cup Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 large Avocado, ripe
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)
• 0.5 cup Salsa (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, mash the ripe avocado with a fork until slightly chunky. Stir in lime juice, cilantro, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 2

Lay out two flour tortillas on a clean surface. Spread the mashed avocado mixture evenly over both tortillas.

Step 3

Top the avocado layer with half a cup of shredded cheddar cheese on each tortilla, followed by half a cup of black beans evenly distributed.

Step 4

Place the remaining tortillas on top to form a sandwich, pressing down gently to flatten.

Step 5

Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Carefully place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, or until golden brown.

Step 6

Flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted. Remove from the skillet and repeat with the second quesadilla, adding the remaining teaspoon of olive oil.

Step 7

Transfer the cooked quesadillas to a cutting board and allow them to cool slightly before slicing into wedges.

Step 8

Serve warm with sour cream and salsa on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(853.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1523.8

Total Fat 115.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 181.1mg	0%
Sodium 2614.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.6g	0%
Total Sugars 10.8g
Protein 52.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1093.1mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 1770.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.0%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 19.5%