Black Bean and Cheese Quesadillas
Black Bean and Cheese Quesadillas deliver a delightful combination of creamy cheese and hearty black beans, all encased in a perfectly crispy tortilla. Ideal for a quick lunch, dinner, or snack, this recipe offers endless customization options to suit your taste. Serve with zesty salsa for an explosion of flavor in every bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- On a clean surface, place one tortilla; layer half of the black beans and half of the shredded cheese on one half.
- Fold the tortilla in half to create a pocket.
- Add 1 tsp of olive oil to the heated skillet and place the quesadilla in the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and repeat on the other side.
- Transfer to a cutting board, slice into wedges, and serve warm with salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg