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Vegan Kimchi Quesadillas

These vegan kimchi quesadillas are game-changing - made with crunchy, gluten-free tortillas, a mouth-watering black bean spread, and peppery arugula.
4.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Black Bean Spread

  • 1 15 oz Can Black Beans preferably organic
  • 1/8 Tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/8 Tsp Cumin
  • Pinch of Salt

Arugula Salad

  • Two handfuls of arugula
  • Drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Juice from 1/2 a Lime
  • Sprinkle of Salt and Pepper

Kimchi Quesadillas

  • Your Favorite Kimchi I like Mama O's Super Spicy!
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil for the pan
  • Brown Rice Tortillas
  • Arugula
  • Avocado

Instructions
 

Black Bean Spread

  • Pour can of black beans into a small saucepan (liquid and all!), and mix with chili powder, cumin, and salt.
  • Let beans cook, covered, on medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • After 10 minutes, remove beans from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Pour beans into a food processor or blender, and blend until a fairly smooth consistency is formed.

Arugula Salad

  • In a bowl, combine two handfuls of arugula, a small drizzle of olive oil, juice from 1/2 a lime, and a bit of salt and pepper. Mix with hands. Taste and adjust as needed.

Kimchi Quesadillas

  • To make the quesadillas, spread as much black bean spread onto half of the tortilla as desired. Then, layer some fresh arugula (not the salad you just made!!). On top of that, layer your kimchi, as much as you like.
  • Bring a little olive oil in a sauté pan to medium heat on the stove. When your quesadillas are assembled, fold in half and cook on each side for about 3 minutes, or until just a bit brown.

Putting it All Together

  • Serve quesadillas on a bed of the arugula salad, with a few slices of avocado on the side (if desired).
  • Because quesadillas are subject to personal preference, the yield will differ from person to person. However I estimate that this recipe will serve four quesadillas.

Notes

Because brown rice tortillas are gluten-free, they're not as "stretchy" as traditional tortillas. If your quesadilla breaks at the fold, don't worry!