Quick Bean Quesadillas
Satisfy your cravings with these Quick Bean Quesadillas, a perfect fusion of cheesy goodness and flavorful black beans! This easy 15-minute recipe is a lifesaver for busy weeknights, featuring pantry staples like canned black beans, shredded cheddar cheese, and salsa. Lightly seasoned with ground cumin and garlic powder, the filling is both hearty and bursting with Mexican-inspired flavors. Nestled between crispy golden tortillas, these quesadillas deliver the perfect balance of texture and taste. Serve them warm with optional fresh cilantro, sour cream, or extra salsa for dipping to elevate your snack or meal. Whether you're feeding a family or whipping up a solo treat, these Quick Bean Quesadillas make a budget-friendly, satisfying option that’s packed with protein and flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flour tortillas
- 1 cup Black beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Salsa
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Butter or cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 0.25 cup Sour cream (for serving, optional)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the black beans, salsa, ground cumin, and garlic powder. Mash the mixture lightly with a fork, leaving some beans whole for texture.
Place one tortilla on a clean surface. Spread half of the bean mixture evenly over the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly over the bean mixture.
Top with another tortilla, pressing gently to help it stick. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, bean mixture, and cheese to create a second quesadilla.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or cooking spray.
Carefully place one quesadilla in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
Flip the quesadilla carefully with a spatula, and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet, and repeat the cooking process with the second quesadilla.
Transfer the cooked quesadillas to a cutting board. Let them cool slightly, then cut each into wedges.
Serve warm with chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, or extra salsa if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1326 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.2 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.7 g | 218% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 182 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 2986 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.5 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 58.5 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1263 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1004 mg | 21% | |
*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.
