Phenomenal Phoods

Soy Chorizo Quesadillas with Spicy Avocado Crema

Ingredients:

For the quesadillas:

• 4 medium-sized flour tortillas
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (use your favourite)
• 1/2 cup corn (can use canned, fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1/2 jalapeno (diced)
• 1/2 packet taco seasoning
• Soy chorizo (I didn't measure this out but used about half of a package from Trader Joe's - use however much you like)

For the avocado crema:

• 1/2 avocado
• 2 Tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup parsley or cilantro
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/2 jalapeno (diced)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• Salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions:

For the quesadillas:

1. Combine the corn, black beans, jalapeno, soy chorizo and taco seasoning in a pan over medium heat. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and clean out the pan.
2. Bring the pan back to medium heat and add the first tortilla. You can spray the pan or add butter if you like your quesadillas to be more browned, but I don't usually add anything when making dillas.
3. Spread half of the cheese over the tortilla then top with half of the soy chorizo mixture before placing a second tortilla on top. Cook until browned, 3-5 minutes. Just keep checking by lifting the edge with a spatula.
4. Flip the quesadilla and cook on the other side for another 3 minutes or so until browned.
5. Repeat to make a second quesadilla. Cut into 4 triangles and serve with the avocado crema.

For the avocado crema:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.