Avocado Black Bean Quesadillas

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 onion (sliced)

1/2 bell pepper (sliced)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup black beans (drained)

1 tablespoon taco seasoning

4 medium soft flour tortillas

2 avocados (peeled, halved, seeded and sliced)

1/4 cup minced cilantro

1 lime (cut in half)

1 cup light Mexican (Cheddar or mozzarella cheese)

oil or cooking spray for grilling

Directions

In a medium pan over medium-high heat, saute onion and bell pepper in 1 tablespoon oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add the black beans and taco seasoning. Cook for another minute. Transfer mixture into a small bowl and set aside.

Rinse and wipe down pan and return to heat. Drizzle with a light layer of oil or spray with cooking spray.

In a small bowl, lightly mash the avocados with a fork. Stir in cilantro and juice of 1/2 lime, season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread a quarter of mashed avocado onto half of a tortilla. Top with bean mixture and 1/4th cup of cheese. Fold the tortilla closed over the veggies. Repeat until all tortillas are filled and all fillings are used.

Cook on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side or until the outside is crispy and cheese has fully melted. Serve with your favorite salsa or sour-cream, Enjoy!