Quesadillas with Salsa Verde

Ingredients

• 4 tortillas flour tortillas (8-inch)
• 1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 0.75 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 0.5 cup salsa verde (store-bought)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp ground cumin(optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse and drain the black beans, then toss them in a bowl with the cumin and lightly mash about half of them.

2. 2

   Spread a layer of shredded cheese over two tortillas, top with the black beans and remaining cheese, then cover with the second tortillas.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden and the cheese is melted.

4. 4

   Slice each quesadilla into wedges, top with chopped cilantro, and serve warm with salsa verde for dipping.