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Crispy Black Bean Quesadillas

Crispy Black Bean Quesadillas for Quick, Delicious Dinners

Crispy Black Bean Quesadillas are quick and easy, nutritious, and customizable, making them perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadilla Filling
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Cheese Shredded; use pepper jack or mozzarella
  • 1 medium Red Onion Chopped
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Diced; any color
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Or avocado oil
  • 4 large Tortillas Flour or corn
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnishing and Serving
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup Salsa

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped red onion and diced bell pepper, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables with one can of rinsed black beans. Mash gently and stir in half of the shredded cheese.
  3. Lay one tortilla flat, spoon the black bean mixture on one half, top with more cheese, and fold the tortilla.
  4. In the same skillet, add more olive oil, cook the folded quesadilla for 3-4 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  5. Transfer to a cutting board, cool slightly, slice into wedges, garnish with cilantro, and serve with sour cream and salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Don’t overfill the quesadillas to ensure easy flipping. Adjust spice levels to taste.

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