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Black Bean Quesadilla Recipe

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This Black Bean Quesadilla Recipe is a quick and easy vegetarian meal made with seasoned black beans, melted cheese, and crispy tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights, lunch, or a satisfying snack.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 large flour tortillas

  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

  • ½ cup finely chopped onion

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Optional: chopped cilantro, jalapeños, or bell peppers

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.

  3. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

  4. Stir in black beans, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  5. Cook the mixture for 3–4 minutes, lightly mashing some beans for a creamy texture.

  6. Place a tortilla in a clean skillet over medium heat.

  7. Sprinkle cheese evenly on half of the tortilla.

  8. Add the black bean mixture over the cheese.

  9. Sprinkle more cheese on top and fold the tortilla in half.

  10. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

  11. Remove from skillet and slice into wedges.

  12. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Notes

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.

  3. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

  4. Stir in black beans, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  5. Cook the mixture for 3–4 minutes, lightly mashing some beans for a creamy texture.

  6. Place a tortilla in a clean skillet over medium heat.

  7. Sprinkle cheese evenly on half of the tortilla.

  8. Add the black bean mixture over the cheese.

  9. Sprinkle more cheese on top and fold the tortilla in half.

  10. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

  11. Remove from skillet and slice into wedges.

  12. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

  • Author: Amiyah Weaver
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg