Big Quesadillas with Refried Beans, Spinach, and Avocado Recipe

Big Quesadillas with Refried Beans, Spinach, and Avocado Recipe

  • 4 to 5 ounces arugula or baby spinach
  • One 15- to 16-ounce can refried beans (any vegan variety)
  • Four 12-inch flour tortillas or wraps
  • 2 medium firm, ripe tomatoes, halved and sliced
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup Pineapple Salsa or prepared salsa, or as needed
  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. 2 Rinse the greens and steam in a wide skillet or Dutch oven for just a minute or so, until wilted. Transfer to a colander and drain well.
  3. 3 Combine the refried beans with a small amount of water in a mixing bowl–just enough to make the beans more spreadable.
  4. 4 Lay a tortilla on a baking sheet. Spread one half of it with a quarter of the refried beans, followed by a quarter of the greens and a quarter of the tomato slices. Fold over to cover. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, using an additional baking sheet if needed.
  5. 5 Bake for 10 minutes, or until the tortillas begin to turn golden and crisp. Watch carefully!
  6. 6 To serve, place each quesadilla or half of a quesadilla on an individual plate. Top with avocado slices. Serve at once, passing around salsa to top individual portions.