Loaded Veggie Quesadillas are your go-to for a meal that’s as filling as it is flavorful, with a mix of roasted veggies and cheese.
Loaded Veggie Quesadillas Recipe
Loaded Veggie Quesadillas are a vibrant and nourishing dish, brimming with the goodness of spiced roasted sweet potatoes, peppers, and black beans, layered with creamy avocado, rich cream cheese, and tangy cheddar. This recipe promises a harmonious blend of flavours and textures, making each bite an enjoyable experience. Perfect for those evenings when you crave something gratifying yet wholesome, these quesadillas will become a go-to choice.
Ingredients
Roasted Vegetables:
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- drizzle olive oil
- salt and pepper
Black Beans:
- 1 400g tin black beans
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- salt and pepper
Guacamole
- 1 large ripe avocado
- squeeze fresh lemon juice (to taste)
- salt and pepper
To Serve:
- 2 large tortilla wraps
- 50 g cream cheese
- 75 g extra mature cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/gas mark 7. Chop the peppers into thin slices. Peel the sweet potatoes and chop into thin rounds.
- Place the veg in a large roasting tray, sprinkle over the cumin, coriander, allspice and chilli powder, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
- Toss everything together to coat then roast for about half an hour until the vegetables are tender.
- Rinse and drain the black beans and place in a small pan with the cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- Mash with a potato masher until roughly mashed then heat until warmed through.
- Place the avocado flesh in a bowl and mash with the back of a fork, add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Spread the cream cheese over one side of each tortilla wrap. Spread the black beans over the other half. Spread the guacamole on top of the beans, layer the vegetables on top then sprinkle with the cheddar cheese. Fold in half.
- Lightly grease a large frying pan with vegetable oil over medium heat. Place the folded tortillas in the pan and heat for about 5 minutes until lightly browned then carefully flip them over and repeat on the other side.
- Carefully remove to a plate and serve.
Serving Suggestions
- Refried Beans
- Spanish Rice
- Cilantro Lime Rice
- Mango Salsa
Tips and Tricks
- Feel free to use pre-mixed jerk seasoning or all-purpose seasoning to save time without sacrificing flavor.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the avocado to enhance taste and prevent browning.
- Ensure your pan is not too hot when cooking your quesadillas to prevent burning. Medium heat is usually sufficient.
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