Spicy Black Bean Quesadillas
Flour tortillas filled with black beans, cheese, and a dash of hot sauce, cooked until golden.

Total
10 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 pieces large flour tortillas
- 1 cup black beans, cooked and drained
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon olive oil(optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil (if using).
- 2
Place one tortilla in the skillet, spread the black beans evenly over half, drizzle hot sauce, sprinkle cheese, and season with a pinch of salt.
- 3
Fold the tortilla over the filling and press gently; cook 2‑3 minutes until the bottom is golden and the cheese melts.
- 4
Flip the quesadilla and cook another 2‑3 minutes until the other side is golden.
- 5
Remove from the skillet, cut into wedges, and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
380
19% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbohydrate | 45 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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