Black Bean Quesadillas with Goat Cheese
Take your quesadilla game to the next level with these Black Bean Quesadillas with Goat Cheese—a flavorful and satisfying twist on a classic! These golden brown, crispy tortillas are stuffed with a creamy blend of tangy goat cheese, protein-packed black beans, and melty cheddar, spiced to perfection with cumin and chili powder. A hint of fresh cilantro and optional jalapeño adds a burst of freshness and heat, making each bite irresistible. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vegetarian recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve with zesty salsa and cool sour cream for the ultimate pairing. Whether you’re craving comfort food or looking for a protein-rich vegetarian meal, these quesadillas are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) Black beans
- 4 ounces Goat cheese
- 4 Tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 1 Jalapeño (optional, finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup (for serving) Salsa
- 0.5 cup (for serving) Sour cream
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned black beans, then transfer them to a bowl.
Mash the black beans lightly with a fork, leaving some beans whole for texture.
Add the cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, chopped cilantro, and diced jalapeño (if using) to the black beans. Stir to combine.
Spread about 2 tablespoons of goat cheese onto one half of each tortilla.
On top of the goat cheese, add a quarter of the black bean mixture and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Fold each tortilla in half to enclose the filling, pressing gently to seal.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place two quesadillas in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with the remaining olive oil and quesadillas.
Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with salsa and sour cream on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
562 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.6 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1424 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 23.3 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 385 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 177 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
