Black Bean Quesadillas

Name: How to cook Black Bean Quesadillas - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 quesadillas
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Christina

Black Bean Quesadillas

These came about because, at least once a week, we try to make a meatless meal. So I was looking for a tasty, satisfying, new option. They're very filling and a nice change up from our normal meals. Also a good way to get some spinach into my kids. For the cheese, I used half Monterey Jack and half cheddar. I also used whole wheat tortillas.

Ingredient

Food ration :

4 quesadillas

3 tbsp.

olive oil, divided

1/2

a small onion, diced

small bell pepper, diced

jalapeno, diced (optional for heat)

2 cloves

garlic, minced

2 cups

chopped spinach

1 cup

canned black beans, rinsed and drained

1 tbsp.

taco seasoning

to taste

salt and pepper

pinch

cayenne pepper

2 tbsp.

chopped cilantro

2 cups

freshly shredded cheese (use a kind that melts easily)

flour tortillas (the burrito sized ones)

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp. of the oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the peppers and onions and cook, stirring often, until they have begun to soften, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and spinach and cook, stirring often, until the spinach wilts.

* Step 2

Add the black beans and seasonings to the skillet and cook just 2 or so minutes more, then remove from heat and transfer the bean mixture to a large bowl.

* Step 3

Stir the cilantro, lime juice and cheese into the bean mixture. Return the skillet to the heat and add the additional 2 tbsp. of oil to it.

* Step 4

Prepare the quesadillas by placing 1/4 of the bean and cheese mixture over one half of each tortilla, then fold the other half over it, so it's a half circle.

* Step 5

Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the quesadilla carefully to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until golden, then flip it carefully and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes, until golden and the cheese is all melted.