Quick Black Bean Quesadillas
Cheesy tortillas stuffed with seasoned beans and corn for a fast protein-packed meal.

Total
11 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 large Flour tortillas
- 1 can Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil or butter
- 0.25 cup Salsa(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, toss the drained black beans with cumin and garlic powder. Lightly mash a few of the beans with a fork to help them stick to the tortilla.
- 2
Lay two tortillas flat and sprinkle a layer of cheese over each.
- 3
Spread the black bean mixture evenly over the cheese-covered tortillas, then top with the remaining cheese and the other two tortillas.
- 4
Heat the oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 5
Place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
- 7
Repeat with the second quesadilla.
- 8
Slice into wedges and serve immediately with salsa if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
480
24% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 54 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 12 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
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