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 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Dairy-Free Black Bean Quesadillas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 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 569.48 kcal High 28%
- Protein 25.29 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 88.51 g 32%
- Total Fat 11.52 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.35 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1345.05 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 13.18 g Good Source 47%
- Total Sugars 2.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 277.71 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 5.71 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 763.71 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 29.71 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 9.4 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Dairy Free Black Bean Quesadillas is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 569.48 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dairy-Free Black Bean Quesadillas made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, Cooking Spray, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Dairy-Free Black Bean Quesadillas?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 569.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dairy-Free Black Bean Quesadillas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Dairy-Free Black Bean Quesadillas healthy?
- Dairy-Free Black Bean Quesadillas has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 569.48 calories and 25.29 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1345.05 mg (58% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.35 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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