Grilled Vegetable and Bean Quesadilla

How to Make Grilled Vegetable and Bean Quesadilla at Home

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Ingredients

• 4 pieces whole wheat tortillas
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 medium bell peppers
• 1 cup black beans
• 1 small onion
• 1 small jalapeño
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 medium avocado
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat (about 375°F).

2. 2

   Slice the zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and jalapeño into thin strips.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced vegetables with olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

4. 4

   Place the seasoned vegetables on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until they are tender and have grill marks.

5. 5

   While the vegetables are grilling, rinse and drain the black beans. In a small bowl, mix the black beans with nutritional yeast.

6. 6

   Once the vegetables are done, remove them from the grill and let them cool slightly.

7. 7

   On one half of each whole wheat tortilla, layer the grilled vegetables, seasoned black beans, and chopped fresh cilantro.

8. 8

   Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.

9. 9

   Place the folded quesadilla back on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is crispy and golden brown.

10. 10

    While the quesadillas are grilling, slice the avocado.

11. 11

    Once cooked, remove the quesadillas from the grill and let them rest for a minute before slicing into wedges.

12. 12

    Serve warm with sliced avocado on the side and additional cilantro if desired.