Dairy-Free Black Bean Quesadillas
Dairy-Free Black Bean Quesadillas deliver a creamy, cheese-like filling from blended great Northern beans and nutritional yeast, balanced with juicy tomatoes and warm cumin and chili. Each bite is hearty yet light, with a gentle kick of cayenne and crisped whole grain tortillas. Serve for a casual weeknight dinner or a satisfying weekend lunch that feels comforting and plant-forward.
- Prep10 min
- Cook45 min
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Blend great Northern beans, 3/4 cup tomatoes, and the garlic in a food processor until smooth, then add the nutritional yeast, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper and blend until combined.
- 2
Transfer the bean mixture to a large bowl, then stir in the black beans and the remaining 1/4 cup tomatoes.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, place a tortilla in the hot oil, spread about 1/4 cup filling over the tortilla, place another tortilla on top of the filling, and cook until the filling is warmed.
- 4
Spray the top tortilla with cooking spray, flip the quesadilla, and cook the second side until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes, then repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Calories 564.2 kcal High
- Protein 25.19 g Good Source
- Carbs 87.53 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.4 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.32 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 1344.28 mg High
- Fiber 13.03 g Good Source
- Sugar 2.77 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 349.35 mg Good Source
- Iron 5.56 mg Good Source
- Potassium 732.93 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 0.12 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 14.38 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
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