Vegan Black Bean Quesadillas

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Black beans: 1 cup, cooked
2. Vegan quesadilla cheese: 1 packet (approximately 100 grams)
3. Flour tortilla: 8 pieces (8 inches each)
4. Red bell pepper: 1/2 of a medium-sized one
5. Onion: 1/2 of a medium-sized one
6. Garlic: 3 cloves
7. Fresh cilantro: a small bunch
8. Vegetable oil: for frying
9. Salt and pepper: to taste

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 30 minutes
• Total: 50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a frying pan, cook the red bell pepper, onion, and garlic until softened. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Spread out the cooked veggies on a cutting board and dice them up.
4. In a bowl, mix the cooked black beans with the diced veggies and chopped cilantro.
5. On a clean surface, place a tortilla and spread a layer of vegan quesadilla cheese over it. Top with the black bean mixture.
6. Fold the tortilla in half and press the edges to seal. Repeat for the rest of the tortillas.
7. Heat some vegetable oil in a frying pan and fry the quesadillas until both sides are golden brown.
8. Transfer the quesadillas to an oven tray and bake for 5-7 minutes to ensure they are fully cooked and the cheese is melted.
9. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or topping.

Nutritional Information:

(Please note that these are estimated values and may vary depending on the exact ingredients used.)

• Calories: approximately 300 per quesadilla
• Fat: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 15g
• Fiber: 7g

Dish Characteristics:

• Vegan-friendly
• Gluten-friendly (if using gluten-free tortillas)
• High in protein and fiber
• Can be customized with different toppings and dipping sauces

User Comments:

1. "These quesadillas are so flavorful and filling! The black beans give it a great texture."
2. "I love the combination of black beans and vegan cheese in these quesadillas. They are perfect for a vegetarian meal."
3. "These quesadillas are easy to make and can be customized to suit different tastes. Great for a weekend treat!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use fresh ingredients for best results.
• If using gluten-free tortillas, ensure all other ingredients are also gluten-free to make a gluten-friendly dish.
• For extra flavor, you can add chili powder or your favorite seasoning to the veggies while cooking them.