Scrummy Black Bean Tortillas with a Creamy 'Cheese' Sauce and Avocado
Scrummy Black Bean Tortillas with a Creamy ‘Cheese’ Sauce and Avocado is a deliciously moreish Mexican-inspired dish combining hearty black beans, a rich plant-based cheese sauce, and creamy avocado, all wrapped in soft tortillas. A family favourite that's perfect for any mealtime!
Ingredients
Black Bean Spices
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp ground coriander (cilantro)
- ½ tsp salt (optional)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tins black beans rinsed and drained
- 3 tomatoes diced
Cashew 'Cheese'
- 200 grams cashew pieces soaked
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 200 ml soy milk
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For Prep
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 spring onion finely chopped
- 1 red chilli deseeded and finely chopped
- 6 wholemeal wraps
- 2 avocados halved and thinly sliced
- a bunch of fresh coriander (cilantro)
Instructions
- Add the cashew pieces to a bowl and pour boiling water over until covered. Set aside.
- In a large fry pan, add the onion, spring onions and chilli and dry sauté for approx. two minutes, stirring continuously until soft. Add the black bean spices, soy sauce and lemon juice and fry for another minute until well combined and fragrant
- Throw in the black beans and tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Lightly mashing the mixture at the end, leaving some bits still intact. Turn off the heat, put a lid on and set aside.
- Drain the cashews and rinse with cold water to cool. Add to a high-speed blender along with the rest of the cashew ‘cheese’ ingredients and blend until you have a rich creamy smooth consistency. Season to taste.
- Heat a fry pan over a high heat and add a tortilla. Heat for up to 10 seconds then add a good smothering of cream ‘cheese’ over the whole tortilla, followed by a good dollop of bean filling, sliced avocado and chopped coriander. Fold over and brown on both sides. Remove and cut in half to serve. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
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