High Protein Black Bean Pumpkin Quesadilla

Nutrition

Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 36g
This is a quick, easy and tasty recipe that is still 28% protein. The black beans deliver a decent amount of protein, but the bulk of it comes from the Mission Plant Protein Tortillas (which P.S. are also really high in fiber).
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Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1 can black beans no sodium added
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 4 tortillas use Mission Plant Protein tortillas if you want these macros/calories
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning we use Siete Mild seasoning; use more or less to taste; I’m a little bitch so I don’t use a ton
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon umami blend seasoning
  • 2 servings vegan shredded cheese Violife Mexican shreds are my jam

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 F
  • In a medium-low heat skillet, throw in your pumpkin and black beans
  • Smash up your black beans really well until you have a refried bean like consistency
  • Add in your spices and nutritional yeast and mix well
  • Spread the mixture evenly across two of the tortillas
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese and put the remaining tortillas on top
  • Bake for 18 - 22 minutes until tortilla is pretty crunchy
  • Serve with salsa or vegan queso (if you want)

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