Vegan Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Vegan Black Bean Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can great Northern beans, drained and rinsed; 3/4 cup diced tomatoes; 1 clove garlic; 1/3 cup nutritional yeast; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; salt to taste; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed; 8 whole grain tortillas; cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) can great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup diced tomatoes
1 clove garlic
1/3 cup nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
8 whole grain tortillas
cooking spray

1
Blend great Northern beans, 3/4 cup tomatoes, and garlic in a food processor until smooth; add nutritional yeast, cumin, chili powder, salt, and red pepper flakes and blend again.
2
Transfer bean mixture to a bowl. Stir black beans and 1/4 cup tomatoes into bean mixture.
3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Place a tortilla in the hot oil. Spread about 1/4 cup filling onto the tortilla.
5
Place another tortilla on top of filling; cook until filling is warmed, about 10 minutes.
6
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.

118

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 ounce) can great Northern beans, drained and rinsed, 3/4 cup diced tomatoes, 1 clove garlic, 1/3 cup nutritional yeast, and more.

Yes, Vegan Black Bean Quesadillas falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegan Black Bean Quesadillas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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