Cheese and Bean Quesadillas
Satisfy your cravings with these irresistible Cheese and Bean Quesadillas—an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining! Made with zesty black beans seasoned with cumin and chili powder, paired with gooey cheddar cheese, and enveloped in golden, crispy flour tortillas, this dish delivers a perfect balance of flavor and texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, these quesadillas are as quick to make as they are delicious. Customize with optional toppings like tangy sour cream, fresh salsa, or creamy guacamole for a personal touch. Whether you're enjoying them as a hearty snack, appetizer, or main course, these cheesy quesadillas are sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flour tortillas
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Canned black beans
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- Optional toppings (sour cream, salsa, guacamole, etc.)
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned black beans. In a small bowl, mash the beans lightly with a fork, leaving some whole for texture.
Mix the mashed beans with ground cumin, chili powder, and salt to season the filling.
Spread 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over one half of a tortilla. Top it with 2-3 tablespoons of the bean mixture and then sprinkle an additional 1/4 cup of cheese on top.
Fold the tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling until you have four quesadillas.
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Once melted, place a quesadilla in the skillet.
Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
Transfer the cooked quesadilla to a cutting board. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining quesadillas, adding more butter as needed.
Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm with your choice of optional toppings like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1806 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 111.6 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.3 g | 351% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 323 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 3815 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.3 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 85.9 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1992 mg | 153% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 882 mg | 19% | |
*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.
