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Vegan Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe
Vegan black bean quesadillas pack tremendous flavor punch while eliminating all the fat from traditional cheese, proving plant-based options can be incredibly satisfying when served with fresh guacamole. These healthier quesadillas demonstrate how proper seasoning and technique can create satisfying results without dairy while black beans provide protein and fiber. The guacamole pairing adds creamy richness while maintaining the vegan approach for guilt-free indulgence.
These vegan black bean quesadillas pack a big punch, minus the fat of all that cheese! Serve with guacamole.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 quesadillas
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Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup diced tomatoes, divided
1 clove garlic
⅓ cup nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
8 whole grain tortillas
cooking spray
Directions
Blend great Northern beans, 3/4 cup tomatoes, and garlic in a food processor until smooth. Add nutritional yeast, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper and blend until combined.
Transfer bean mixture to a large bowl. Stir in black beans and remaining 1/4 cup tomatoes.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place a tortilla in hot oil. Spread about 1/4 cup filling over tortilla. Place another tortilla on top of filling; cook until filling is warmed, about 10 minutes.
Spray the top tortilla with cooking spray and flip quesadilla to cook the second side until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 416 | Calories |
| 6g | Fat |
| 86g | Carbs |
| 23g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 416 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 6g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Sodium 616mg | 27% |
| Total Carbohydrate 86g | 31% |
| Dietary Fiber 16g | 56% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium 105mg | 8% |
| Iron 5mg | 29% |
| Potassium 1015mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
