Ingredients
1 large red bell pepper
1 large yellow bell pepper
2 medium sweet potatoes
1 tsp ground cumin (for vegetables)
1 tsp ground coriander (for vegetables)
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp chilli powder
Drizzle of olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tin (400g) black beans
1/2 tsp ground cumin (for beans)
1/2 tsp ground coriander (for beans)
1 large ripe avocado
Squeeze of fresh lemon juice (to taste)
2 large tortilla wraps
50 g cream cheese
75 g extra mature cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C/425°F/gas mark 7. Slice peppers and sweet potatoes into thin strips.
- Place vegetables on a roasting tray. Season with cumin, coriander, allspice, chilli powder, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil, toss to coat, and roast for 30 minutes until tender.
- Rinse and drain the black beans. Place in a small pan with cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Mash lightly with a potato masher and heat through.
- Mash avocado in a bowl with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste to make guacamole.
- Spread cream cheese on one side of each tortilla and the black bean mixture on the other. Layer with guacamole, roasted vegetables, and cheddar cheese. Fold tortillas in half.
- Heat a lightly oiled frying pan over medium heat. Cook quesadillas for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Slice and serve hot with salsa, sour cream, or extra guacamole if desired.
Notes
- Add cooked corn or sautéed onions for more sweetness.
- Swap cheddar for Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or a spicy cheese blend.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas depending on preference.
- Make vegan by using dairy-free cheese and omitting cream cheese.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet or air fryer for best crispness (avoid microwaving).
- Cooked quesadillas can be frozen and reheated straight from frozen in a skillet or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg