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Time: 20 minutes Makes: 1-4 servings https://gimmedelicious.com/avocado-veggie-quesadillas/

Avocado Black Bean Quesadillas

Single Serving:

  • 1/8 onion, sliced
  • 1/8 bell pepper, sliced
  • broccoli florets (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup canned mixed beans, drained
  • 3/4 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 1 medium soft flour tortilla
  • 1/2 avocado, peeled, halved, seeded and sliced
  • salsa
  • 1/8 cup minced cilantro
  • 1/4 lime
  • 1/4 cup light Mexican Cheddar or mozzarella cheese
  • oil or cooking spray for grilling

Microwave avocado to make it easer to mash. In a small bowl, lightly mash the avocados with a fork. Stir in salsa, cilantro and juice of, season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

In a medium pan over medium-high heat, sauté onion and bell pepper in oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add the beans and taco seasoning. Cook for another minute. Transfer mixture into a small bowl and set aside.

Rinse and wipe down pan and return to heat. Add 1/2 tsp oil and add the wrap for a few minutes to crisp.

Spread mashed avocado onto the tortilla, top with bean mixture and cheese, and fold the tortilla closed.

Cook on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side or until the outside is crispy and cheese has fully melted. Serve with your favorite salsa or sour-cream.

Full Recipe (4 servings):

  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 1/2 bell pepper, sliced
  • broccoli florets (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup black beans (or 2 cups mixed beans), drained
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 4 medium soft flour tortillas
  • 2 avocados, peeled, halved, seeded and sliced
  • salsa
  • 1/4 cup minced cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut in half
  • 1 cup light Mexican Cheddar or mozzarella cheese
  • oil or cooking spray for grilling