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Caribbean Kidney Bean Quesadillas with Mango Aioli

November 30, 2020 by Allison 4 Comments

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These Caribbean Kidney Bean Quesadillas with Mango Aioli feature kidney beans seasoned with ginger, allspice, thyme, nutmeg, and cinnamon, along with peppers, kale, and cheese, for a vegan-friendly meal that you won’t soon forget. 

straight on shot of a stack of four of the quesadillas on a wooden board with the mango aioli in the background

Quesadillas are a food group for me. Truly, is there anything better than beans, vegetables, and cheese stuffed into a crispy flour tortilla, dipped into some incredibly delicious sauce? You tell me. 

I seem to have an obsession with Caribbean spices these days, as evidenced by the Jerk Tofu Bowls that I just shared last week. I wanted to keep that streak going by sharing these Caribbean Kidney Bean Quesadillas. The spices they boast- ginger, smoked paprika, cayenne, allspice, cumin, nutmeg, cinnamon, and thyme- are delicious, warming, and heavily influenced by Caribbean cuisine. 

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED

  • FOR THE CARIBBEAN KIDNEY BEANS: Olive oil, onion, garlic, ginger, smoked paprika, cayenne, allspice, cumin, nutmeg, cinnamon, thyme, salt, pepper, red pepper, kidney beans, and kale. 
  • FOR THE QUESADILLAS: The kidney beans, plus cheese (vegan, if desired) and tortillas. 
  • FOR THE MANGO AIOLI: Mayonnaise (vegan, if desired), mango, garlic, and lime juice. 

overhead shot of the Caribbean red beans in a pot

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Make the Caribbean Kidney Beans: Warm the oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and a tiny pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or so, until nicely browned. Add the spices, salt, and pepper, followed by the red bell pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes before adding the kidney beans and kale. Cook until the kale is wilted and bright green. 
  2. Make the quesadillas: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease or line two baking sheets with parchment paper. You’ll be making 4-5 quesadillas, depending on the size of your tortillas. (The ones that I have been buying from Whole Foods Market are incredibly large, so I only get 4 quesadillas out of this batch of beans, but you might be able to get more.) Add a scant cup of the bean mixture to half of a tortilla, sprinkle with 1/4 cup of grated cheese, and fold over. Repeat with the remaining beans and tortillas. Bake for 16-20 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure that both sides become crispy. 
  3. Meanwhile, make the mango aioli: Place the mayonnaise, mango, garlic, and lime juice in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer into a jar or container. 
  4. Serve! Slice the quesadillas into triangles and serve with the aioli. 

overhead shot of two quesadillas being prepared, before they are folded over and baked.

overhead photo of the mango aioli in a jar

a quesadilla sliced in half to show the fillings in better detail

These quesadillas make a glorious lunch or dinner, but they would also be a fun appetizer or game night snack! You could also serve them alongside a bowl of soup, such as this Vegan Spinach and Potato Soup. 

I hope that you love these Caribbean Kidney Bean Quesadillas with Mango Aioli! If you make them, let me know how you enjoyed them by leaving a comment and rating below. And if you share a photo to Instagram, tag it @upbeet.kitchen and #upbeetkitchen. I love seeing what you’ve made. 

straight on shot of four quesadillas stacked on top of each other

Enjoy! 

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straight on shot of a stack of four of the quesadillas on a wooden board with the mango aioli in the background

Caribbean Kidney Bean Quesadillas with Mango Aioli


★★★★★

5 from 2 reviews

  • Author: Allison
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4-5 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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These quesadillas will rock your world! Kidney beans seasoned with Caribbean spices, peppers, and kale are stuffed into flour tortillas with cheese, then baked and served with mango aioli for dipping.


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Ingredients

Caribbean Red Beans

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (use less for a milder heat)
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 3 cups cooked kidney beans (or 2 14-oz cans, drained and rinsed)
  • 1 bunch green or lacinato kale, chopped (about 4 packed cups)

Quesadillas

  • Caribbean Kidney Beans from above
  • 1 cup grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (vegan, if desired)
  • 4–5 large (8-12-inch) whole grain flour tortillas (the brand that I tend to use is Indian Life, which is often available at natural grocers in Canada)

Mango Aioli

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (I like Chosen Foods brand)- vegan, if desired
  • 1/2 cup diced peeled mango
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Instructions

  1. Make the Caribbean Kidney Beans: Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and a tiny pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or so, until nicely browned. Add the spices, salt, and pepper, followed by the red bell pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes before adding the kidney beans and kale. Cook until the kale is wilted and bright green.
  2. Make the quesadillas: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease or line two baking sheets with parchment paper. You’ll be making 4-5 quesadillas, depending on the size of your tortillas. (The ones that I have been buying from Whole Foods Market are incredibly large, so I only get 4 quesadillas out of this batch of beans, but you might be able to get more.) Add a scant cup of the bean mixture to half of a tortilla, sprinkle with 1/4 cup of grated cheese, and fold over. Repeat with the remaining beans and tortillas. Bake for 16-20 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure that both sides become crispy.
  3. Meanwhile, make the mango aioli: Place the mayonnaise, mango, garlic, and lime juice in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer into a jar or container.
  4. Serve! Slice the quesadillas into triangles and serve with the aioli.
  • Category: Lunch, Supper, Appetizer
  • Cuisine: Caribbean

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  1. Julie

    December 1, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    Perfect quesadillas, and the mango sauce was great too.

    ★★★★★

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    • Allison

      December 1, 2020 at 4:09 pm

      Thank you so much for making them so quickly and coming back to leave a comment! Glad you enjoyed them.

      Reply
  2. Sandy

    December 10, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    Wonderful recipe, and a truly delicious meal.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Allison

      December 14, 2020 at 5:28 pm

      Thank you so much. They are for sure my favourite quesadilla recipe right now! 🙂

      Reply

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