AVOCADO BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS

Crispy quesadillas filled with beans, sautéed onions, bell pepper, avocado and lots of cheese. These avocado black bean quesadillas are filling and make a great vegetarian meal too!

I've been kicked off with delicious avocado, veggie and bean packed quesadillas that are crispy on the outside, and cheesy on the inside. They make a great lunch and are also very filling too! I don’t know if it’s just me but there’s just something magical about avocado and melted cheese

Serve with your favorite salsa or low-fat sour-cream and enjoy!

Avocado Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe

Crispy quesadillas filled with beans, sautéed onions, bell pepper, avocado and lots of cheese. These avocado black bean quesadillas are filling and make a great vegetarian meal too!

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. In a medium pan over medium-high heat, saute onion and bell pepper in 1 tablespoon oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add the black beans and taco seasoning. Cook for another minute. Transfer mixture into a small bowl and set aside. 
2. Rinse and wipe down pan and return to heat. Drizzle with a light layer of oil or spray with cooking spray. 
3. In a small bowl, lightly mash the avocados with a fork. Stir in cilantro and juice of 1/2 lime, season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread a quarter of mashed avocado onto half of a tortilla. Top with bean mixture and 1/4th cup of cheese. Fold the tortilla closed over the veggies. Repeat until all tortillas are filled and all fillings are used. 
4. 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, Enjoy!

Recipe Adapted : AVOCADO BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS @ gimmedelicious

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