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Easy Avocado and Black Bean Quesadillas
Ingredients
- 2 largeor 3 small avocados
- ½juice of lime
- kosher salt
- 2 tbspolive oil
divided
- 1 cred onion
sliced into 1/4-inch half moons
- ½ tspkosher salt
- 1 ½ tspcumin
- 1 ½ tspdried oregano
- ¾ tspcoriander
- ½yellow
red, or orange bell pepper, deseeded and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- ½juice from lime
- 1can black beans
drained and rinsed
- 48-inch flour tortillas
- 1 cqueso fresco
crumbled or grated
- 1 csharp cheddar cheese
grated
- sour cream
- pico de gallo or salsa
Directions
- 1
Make the avocado mash: In a small bowl, mash the avocado with a fork, and add a dash of kosher salt and the juice of half a lime. You want it to reach a consistency that feels close to guacamole—a little chunky, but still spreadable. Set aside.
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- 2
Cook the veggies and beans: In a cast iron skillet or other large, heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook, stirring every minute or so, until the onion starts to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the salt, cumin, oregano, and coriander, stirring until the onions are completely coated. Add the bell pepper and stir to combine. Cook for another 3 minutes, until the peppers just begin to soften. Add the lime juice and black beans and stir the whole mix together. Cook for about 2 minutes, just to warm the black beans through.
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- 3
Warm the tortillas: Heat the second tablespoon of olive oil in a separate skillet or grill pan over medium high heat. Add 1 flour tortilla and let it heat up for a minute or so. Using tongs, flip the tortilla over, and repeat the process for the other side, until you see a couple of bubbles welling up in the center of the tortilla.
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- 4
Assemble the quesadilla: Layer the filling, then the avocado, and then the cheese—about 1/4 cup of each, but if you want more cheese than that I’m not the cheese police, so go for it!
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- 5
Cook the quesadilla: Fold the tortilla over to seal the quesadilla. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until it’s crispy, and the cheese has melted. Repeat the process for the other quesadillas, although if your skillet is large enough you can make two at a time in the same skillet.
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Serve the quesadillas: Cut the quesadillas into triangular portions and serve with sour cream, avocado, and/or the pico de gallo, if desired. Quesadillas are best served and eaten immediately.
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About this Recipe
Craving a quick, flavorful dinner that the whole family will love? These Easy Avocado and Black Bean Quesadillas are your answer, delivering a delightful Tex-Mex inspired meal that’s both satisfying and incredibly simple to prepare.
The genius of these quesadillas lies in the simple, yet powerful, combination of ingredients. Ripe, creamy avocados provide a rich base, perfectly complemented by the robust, savory flavor of black beans seasoned with aromatic cumin, dried oregano, and coriander. A vibrant mix of fresh red onion and bell pepper adds a crucial textural contrast and brightness, while a double dose of queso fresco and sharp cheddar ensures an irresistible, gooey center.
What you'll experience is a symphony of textures and tastes: the warm, soft flour tortilla enveloping a wonderfully creamy and hearty filling. Each bite offers the buttery smoothness of avocado, the tender bite of black beans, and the satisfying pull of melted cheese, all punctuated by the fresh crunch of bell pepper and the zing of lime. This naturally vegetarian dish is hearty enough for a main meal, yet light enough not to feel heavy, making it perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or even a substantial snack.
Customization & Variations
This recipe is wonderfully adaptable to your pantry and preferences. While queso fresco and sharp cheddar create a fantastic blend, feel free to experiment with other melting cheeses like Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend. For an extra kick, a pinch of cayenne pepper can be added to the bean mixture. If you want to boost the vegetable content, spinach or corn would be delicious additions. To keep it strictly vegetarian, as intended, simply stick to the recipe. For those not adhering to a vegetarian diet, cooked shredded chicken or seasoned ground beef could be incorporated for a heartier option.
Serve these delightful quesadillas hot off the skillet, perhaps cut into wedges, alongside a generous dollop of sour cream and a fresh pico de gallo or your favorite salsa for a complete and utterly delicious meal.