Spicy Black Bean Quesadilla

Flavorful tortillas filled with smashed black beans, spices, peppers, and cheese, served with fresh avocado and toasted pumpkin seeds.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 463.1 kcals 1852.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 42.6 grams 170.5 grams
Fat 25.7 grams 102.8 grams
Protein 15.3 grams 61.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
80
g
Cheddar
grated
Fruits
1
piece
Avocado
ripe, chopped, plus extra to serve
1
piece
Lime
juice only, plus extra wedges to serve
GrainsCereals
4
piece
Flour Tortillas
25cm ready-made
LegumesPulses
400
g
Black Beans
canned, drained and rinsed
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
Cumin
ground
0.5
tsp
Oregano
dried
1
tsp
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
to taste
1
clove
Garlic
peeled and halved
1
handful
Coriander
fresh leaves, chopped, plus extra to serve
2
tbsp
Pumpkin Seeds
shells removed, plus extra to serve
OilsFats
Vegetables
2
piece
Spring Onions
trimmed and sliced
1
piece
Red Pepper
cut into 1cm squares

Steps

  • Mix black beans, cumin, oregano, chilli flakes, spring onions, pepper, and cheese in a bowl while squashing the beans.
  • Rub the cut sides of the garlic clove onto the tortillas.
  • Spread the bean mixture evenly over two of the tortillas.
  • Top with the remaining tortillas with the garlic-rubbed sides facing inwards.
  • Fry one quesadilla in half the oil for 4 minutes per side until golden and the cheese melts.
  • Drain the quesadilla on kitchen paper and repeat the process with the second one.
  • Mix coriander, avocado, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Toast pumpkin seeds in the pan for 2 minutes and add them to the avocado mixture.
  • Slice quesadillas into six pieces and serve with the avocado mixture, extra seeds, and lime wedges.