Black Bean + Chipotle Cheese Quesadillas

These quesadillas are awesome to serve at a holiday party or potluck. They are totally dairy and gluten free and super delicious. Serve them up with a side of guac and some spicy salsa, and your guests will be delighted that they are eating healthy during the holidays without feeling deprived.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• Chipotle Cashew Cheese (see recipe below)
• 1 pkg brown rice tortillas
• Guacamole & salsa, for garnish

In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and saute onion until soft. Add black beans, cumin and salt. Stir to combine and heat through. Set aside.

CHIPOTLE CASHEW CHEESE

• 1-1/2 cups cashews, soaked for 2 hours
• 1/2 c. water (more if needed)
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
• 1/4 c. nutritional yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 raw garlic clove