Spicy Black Bean Quesadillas with Avocado Salsa

Ingredients

• 4 whole grain tortillas
• 300 g, crumbled firm tofu
• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 1, diced bell pepper
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1, diced avocado
• 1, diced tomato
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Steps

1. 1. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the minced garlic and diced bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened.
2. 2. Add the crumbled tofu, cooked black beans, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the tofu is heated through and slightly golden.
3. 3. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
4. 4. Spread the tofu mixture evenly over half of each tortilla, then fold them in half to create a quesadilla.
5. 5. In a non-stick skillet, cook each quesadilla over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
6. 6. While the quesadillas are cooking, prepare the avocado salsa by mixing the diced avocado, diced tomato, lime juice, and seasoning with salt and pepper in a bowl.
7. 7. Once the quesadillas are cooked, slice them into wedges and serve warm with the avocado salsa on the side.

Notes

• For added creativity, a pinch of cayenne pepper can be added to the tofu mix for extra heat.

Substitutions

• If tofu is excluded, use a mix of beans like chickpeas and lentils instead.