Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Vegan Black Bean Quesadillas

By La’Shon Cannon-Robinson


The black bean quesadilla recipe below is an easy and fun food, especially for the kids or during football time. It is very good and healthier than traditional quesadillas with meat or cheese and better for you. You can enjoy this Mexican treat and feel guiltless.

I came across this recipe about a year ago and my husband loved it! I usually add spinach and sometimes Boca Crumbles to give it an extra Pazow Wow! Then I garnish it with cilantro, lettuce, guacamole and salsa. Serve with Spanish rice on the side. Please feel free to have fun with this recipe and take chances. Soo Good!

Vegan Black Bean Quesadillas

The Ingredients:

* 15 ounce can of black beans, drained
* 12 large black olives, sliced
* 3 tbsp chopped cilantro
* 1/4 cup chopped tomato
* 8 6" whole wheat tortillas
* 4 oz. soy or rice cheese, shredded
* 32 finely chopped spinach leaves
* 4 tbsp. salsa, medium or hot

The Process:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, mash the beans until fairly smooth.
3. Stir in the olives, tomato, and cilantro.
4. Spread this mixture evenly onto 4 of the 8 tortillas.
5. Sprinkle with spinach, salsa, and rice or soy cheese.
6. Place the remaining 4 tortillas on top.
7. Bake quesadillas on an ungreased baking sheet for 12 minutes at 350 degrees F.
8. Cut into wedges and serve with vegan sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo.

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