I think it's time to come clean about one pregnancy thing I'm not too excited about: preparing freezer meals. It's not the actual preparation I'm concerned about but it's the eating of the actual meals. My freezer is good for about one thing: holding ice cream (and ice cubes). Beyond that, anything that goes into the freezer is usually eaten in protest because it never taste the same as when prepared fresh. I know that these meals are going to be wonderful to have when I'm low on sleep and just not having it, but still- not happy about it.
However, I'm also preparing a list of meals that M can prepare. He is not into cooking but I'm slowly building a repertoire of meals that require little fuss: eggs, grilled items, and avocado quesadillas are just a few to start (he's also surprisingly good at making salads- a fact he attributes to making salads with his mom). These particular avocado quesadillas are easy to throw together and if you don't like the warm avocado, leave it off and dip the quesadillas in it after the fact (ie: a simple guacamole.)
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Oh my goodness I have the same aversion about the freezer as you. I used to be all about freezing the left overs of a sauce or casserole and making sure I wrote on the lid but then I slipped up and there were mystery containers in my freezer. I reheated a small one for my dinner one night and I had freezer tasting pasta sauce. SO disgusting! Since then I avoid freezing things (or only freeze them for 1-2 weeks max) and would rather eat cheese on toast than freezer tasting sauces!
This recipe is going to be a life saver for me this week. I have all the ingredients and had 'cooking block' with what to do with them. Craving mexican food this popped up in my instagram this morning and woohoo! Dinner is sorted 🙂 Thanks!
My mouth is literally watering. Yummmm
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Gotta love your quesadillas!
These are beauties! Love the lime!
Oh my goodness, these look delicious! I love avocado in sandwiches especially rye bread, so I will have to give this a go
Lauren x
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Love this!!! Can't wait to try it at home <3
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Defintely will be making these quesadillas (who can resist quesadillas anyway?) soon!
Lots of love from Germany
Lena
I love the simplicity of this recipe! I just added it to my to do list 🙂 So glad I discovered your blog! So much yumminess in one place!
Ciao!
Rosa
Quesadillas really are the perfect recipe for non-cooks! They're the perfect quick dinner too, and should make them more. Love the chipotle chili powder in these!
Confession: I did not make one freezer meal for either of my pregnancies. Luckily right after the birth we had lovely friends who brought meals for weeks, and then it was fresh and fast cooking. Or cereal for dinner. 🙂
What wonderful friends! That's just what every woman needs in late pregnancy and postpartum - freshly cooked nutritious food delivered ready to eat!
I totally agree with you on freezer food - it's just not the same. Though, I think that in the end you'll appreciate it! Also, I'm sure your friends will be happy to drop by with fresh dishes for you and the family 🙂
These look incredible! I usually use black beans to make brownies but I am such a lover of avocado that my next tin of beans is definitely reserved for these!
Aaah! Anything with avocado in it just drives me nuts! I love this!
I had to laugh about your freezer meals comment because even though I regularly throw very tasty leftovers into mine, I rarely am excited about eating them (cassoulet is my one exception). And today, as I pulled out some Ethiopian lentils for lunch that have been collecting freezer burn for God knows how long, I had to ask myself why I continue to make so much food...you have a better reason though!
So funny! Freezer meals are such a reality of my life that I don't even think about it anymore. Ha! Quesadillas visit our table often as well too. 🙂 Thanks for the reminder that simple can still be beautiful.
This looks hearty but fresh and delicious. Can't wait to try!
These quesidilla look soo yummy - and I love that they are husband friendly!
Because who says you have to be low on sleep to have the husband cook dinner?! Yum!! 🙂
what a great recipe! I love things you can freeze and use at a later date.
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Honey have been on a quesadilla roll lately! And don't worry, guacamole is always delicious!
XX Marianne 🙂
These would make a wonderful lunch or dinner. They are flavorful and fun and healthy too!! xo Catherine
My family is in for quite the treat this week. Am making up my new list of things for March, and this one caught my eye. I love all things avocado and quesadilla it seems and this one meets all the healthy requirements we've made to our lifestyle lately. This I'm sure, tastes just like it looks. AMAZING.
Made these for dinner the other night and they were AMAZING! So full of flavor! Thank you for the great recipe!
Thanks!! You just created a mix of my favorites!!! Hugs from http://www.ohhappydane.com
I'm not big on freezer meals...but I did manage to make one baked pasta during the last week of my last pregnancy...it was like a desperate attempt to kill time I think, lol. I love these quesadillas! I recently put avocado in a quesadilla and ate them for lunch everyday for a week, perfection.
WOAH. Just made these for dinner and they were amazing! The beans (did a mix of black beans and red kidney to save costs) were so delicious on their own that I made another batch just to have for themselves! Mexican food/quesadillas aren't a big thing where I live, so my family and I hadn't tried this kind of thing before, but it was so good! 🙂
Oh my goodness, these look incredible!
My mouth is watering just reading this recipe. I've given up wheat for lent and have just made some wheat free bread and was looking for the perfect accompaniment - this could be it!
So glad I stumbled upon your blog, I love it
xox
YUM, this looks so great! will be trying this out!!
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I'm really keen to be healthier this Autumn and have been looking for some inspiring recipes, thank you for sharing this one x
Just saw this in the Dinner section of your site and it's causing me to change my dinner plans to this! Great recipe, already love black beans, much better (healthier) with whole wheat tortillas, lime juice a plus too, thanks you for this!