Black Bean and Pepperjack Quesadillas
Crispy tortillas filled with seasoned black beans, melted pepperjack, and fresh lettuce-tomato topping.

Total
22 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Black beans
- 4 Tortillas
- 1 cup Pepperjack cheese
- 1/2 Sweet onion
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 cup shredded Lettuce(optional)
- 1/2 diced Tomato(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Dice the onion and sauté in olive oil for 3 minutes.
- 2
Add black beans, cumin, and chili powder; mash lightly and cook 5 minutes.
- 3
Sprinkle pepperjack over two tortillas, spread bean mixture on top, add more cheese, and close with remaining tortillas.
- 4
Cook in a dry skillet over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side until golden and melty.
- 5
Slice into wedges and top with shredded lettuce and diced tomato.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
560
28% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 12 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
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