Denise says:

  • A quesadilla is a Mexican dish that dates back to the 16th century. Traditional quesadillas were made with a corn tortilla that was warmed on a griddle, filled with cheese and various other fillings (meat, vegetables), and then folded over to be eaten by hand. Since it is “Veganuary”, my filling is vegan.
  • Preparation Time: 25 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 15 minutes
  • Serves: 4 people

Ingredients:

  • Spice Mix
  • 3 garlic cloves – finely chopped
  • ½ red chilli – finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Pinch black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
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  • Vegetable Mix
  • 1 tablespoon rapeseed oil
  • 2 red onions – peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 red peppers – cored and slice into thin strips
  • 1 large courgette – roughly chopped
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  • Smashed Avocado
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander – roughly chopped
  • 2 avocados – peeled and mashed
  • 1 lime – juiced
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  • To Assemble
  • 4 flour tortillas
  • 150g tin refried beans
  • 3 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
  • Salsa of your choice – for serving

Method

Method: 1) Combine the spice mix and set aside. 2) Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the all the vegetables and gently fry for about 5 minutes, then stir in the spice mix. Fry for a further 2 minutes until fragrant. Remove and set aside. 3) Stir the lime juice into the smashed avocado. 4) Pre-heat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4. 5) To assemble, take a tortilla and lay it flat. On one half of it, spread about one-sixth of the refried beans, then avocado, and vegetables, and chopped fresh coriander if desired. Fold the tortilla in half to close it. Repeat until all the tortillas are filled. 6) Transfer to an oven tray lined with baking parchment. Bake at 180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4 for 10 minutes or until golden.   To serve, fold in half again.   Cut the tortillas into wedges and serve with salsa, lime wedges and sprigs of coriander.
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