Black Bean Quesadillas with Salsa Verde
Fill tortillas with black beans and cheese, crisp in a skillet, and serve with salsa verde.

Total
20 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup Black beans (cooked, drained)
- 4 small Tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1/2 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup Salsa verde
- 1 tbsp Olive oil(optional)
- 1/2 tsp Ground cumin(optional)
- 1/4 tsp Garlic powder(optional)
- to taste Salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (10 minutes): Warm the black beans in a small bowl (microwave or on the stove). Stir in cumin, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Lay tortillas on a work surface and divide the beans and cheese between them, spreading in an even layer. Fold each tortilla in half to form a quesadilla.
- 2
Cook (10 minutes): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the quesadillas 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and crisp and the cheese is melted.
- 3
Serve: Plate the quesadillas and spoon salsa verde on the side (or over the top).
Nutrition per serving
Calories
560
28% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 72 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 16 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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